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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Glasgow
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Free

SETTING

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WHERE

Glasgow

What it’s like

Free West End museum with art, animals and daily organ - Soft Play N never.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - free art, animals and the organ recital for a West End Glasgow day. Soft Play N never.

Open Mon-Thu and Sat 10:00-17:00, Fri and Sun 11:00-17:00. Donations welcome.

Kelvinhall subway / Argyle Street buses.

What’s on here

Facilities

Accessible toilet
Baby change
Bike parking
Blue badge parking
Café
EV charging
Gift shop
Hearing loop
Parking
Public transport nearby
Step-free access
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi

Plan your visit

How much does Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum cost?

It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site, plus Blue Badge bays and EV charging.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café.

Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?

Yes, there's baby change.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists step-free access, wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and a hearing loop.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

How do we find it?

The closest train stations are Partick (PTK), Charing Cross (CHC) and Exhibition Centre (EXG), roughly 1 mile away. Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street are roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away. The closest Subway station is Kelvinhall, roughly half a mile away. Bus stops at the front of Kelvingrove on Argyle Street have services including First Bus 2, 3 & 77, McGill's 17 and City Sightseeing buses. Voi Cycle hire is available around the city, and short stay cycle shelters are near the museum next to Kelvin Hall.

Also on site

  • 1901 Lewis and Co organ

    Historic organ on which free daily organ recitals take place.

  • Cloakroom

    Coat and small item storage for a £2 cash-only charge; no prams, buggies or bulky items accepted.

  • KG Café

    Table-service café on the lower level with tables overlooking the park; licensed serving spirits, wines and bottled beers plus soft drinks; menu includes starters, mains, desserts, sandwiches and home baking; vegan, gluten and dairy free options available.

  • KG Coffee Shop

    Counter-service coffee shop in the main hall on the upper ground floor, offering hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, light bites and home baking; vegan, gluten and dairy free options available; walk-ins only.

Experiences

  • Alasdair Gray's Cowcaddens Streetscape

    Permanent display painting, described by Alasdair Gray as his 'best big oil painting'.

  • Salvador Dali's Christ of St John of the Cross

    Painting with a new enhanced display on the ground floor.

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