Opening hours
| Day | Opens | Closes |
| Mon | 10:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Tue | 10:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Wed | 10:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Thu | 10:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Fri | 11:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Sat | 10:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Sun | 11:00am - 5:00pm | |
Kelvingrove Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere.
Explore our 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. We also have a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
Enjoy an organ recital, a free tour or at weekends and holidays take part in one of our family activities.
If you only have one day in Glasgow, Kelvingrove is a must see!
Find out more about Friends of Glasgow Museums
Accessible toilets
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
The cloakroom costs £1
Guidedog friendly
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome
Hearing loop
Hearing loop available within venue. You can also visit our British Sign Language and International Sign Video Library here to watch a welcome video for every Glasgow Museum.
Parking
The car park costs £1 for 4 hours. There are 10 spaces reserved for blue badge holders free of charge with no time restrictions.
Photography and video recording
Additional information
You can find further access information for this venue on the DisabledGo website or the Euan's Guide website
Cafe
Restaurant
Shop
Free wifi
The building has free wifi.
Translated Tour Guides
- English
- Chinese
- German
- Russian
- Italian
- Spanish
- French
- Polish
View and download translated guides here
For visitors who use British Sign Language or International Sign our videos provide welcome information to the museum. These videos will give you introductory information for the museum including details on our collection and how you can get involved with events at this museum.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a stunning venue for corporate dinners, concerts, receptions and other private events.
It is has also been used as a film and tv location.
Please visit our venue hire site for more information.
Location
Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG
View Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Google MapsEvents and exhibits at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Henry Raeburn's 'Boy and Rabbit'
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Thu 7 Sep 2017 to Sat 30 Jun 2018
Glasgow and District Beekeepers Association Community Display
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Mon 1 Jan 2018 to Thu 31 May 2018
CRM 150 Years
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Making the Glasgow Style
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Fri 30 Mar 2018 to Tue 14 Aug 2018
What to see at Kelvingrove
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe's great art collections. It's a favourite with locals and a must see for anyone visiting the city.
Collection highlights