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!
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 is managed by City Parking. Charges are as follows:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
- 1 hour £1.60
- 2 hours £3.20
- 3 hours £4.80
- 4 hours £6.40
- 5 hours £8.00
- 10 hours £10.00
Mon-Sun 6pm-8am, £2 flat rate.
There are spaces reserved for blue badge holders, free of charge with no time restrictions. For car park enquiries please contact 0141 276 1830.
Photography and video recording
Additional information
View the Accessibility Guide here on AccessAble - the new name for DisabledGo.
Cafe
Restaurant
Contact number for bookings: 0141 276 9530
Shop
Free wifi
The building has free wifi.
‘Away for the Day with Glasgow Museums’ is a booklet full of free family fun. Download the booklet to try something new together as a family.
There is a page for each of our 9 museums. You will find activities, suggestions of family-friendly displays to explore, and ideas for what else there is to see and do nearby.
Families who are new to Glasgow Museums and families who have visited our museums before helped to create this booklet – there are top tips inside.
Glasgow Museums belong to you. You and your family are welcome here. We understand that all families have different interests and needs, and we aim to help you to get what you want from your visit.
Have fun and don’t forget to collect your sticker from reception!
To access multiple language museum guides for Kelvingrove collections click here.
Location
Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG
View Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Google MapsEvents and exhibits at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
WW1 14-18 Commemorations
Commemorating 100 Years since WWI
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Mon 25 Jun 2018 to Tue 25 Jun 2019
WW1 14-18 Commemorations
Frank Brangwyn in World War I: Art in Aid of Blind Soldiers and Sailors
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Sun 1 Jul 2018 to Tue 25 Jun 2019
Arthritis: Under the Microscope
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Mon 1 Oct 2018 to Thu 31 Jan 2019
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