Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Mu​seum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!

About Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Mu​seum has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant. They include:

Natural history exhibits, arms and armour, art works from many art movements and periods of history, and much more... we even have a real Spitfire!

Kelvingrove welcomes families with children, and its displays have been designed with children in mind. There are lots of interactives throughout the museum that will appeal to younger audiences.

The RBS Exhibition Gallery and the community exhibition space both have a running programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.

Please note that some temporary exhibitions are subject to an entry fee.

When visiting Kelvingrove you can enjoy its cafés and shops. You can also make use of its Study Centre and Library to find out more about Glasgow Museums’ collections and carry out research online.

Upcoming Events at Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

The Four Graces

30th May 2018 - 22nd October 2018

Scottish artist Avril Paton’s latest work, The Four Graces (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum), is now on show in the iconic building it depicts.

Brushes with War

21st September 2018 - 6th January 2019

Brushes with War at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a powerful and emotive insight into the experience of soldiers from World War I through the drawings and paintings they created.

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

16th October 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

19th October 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

23rd October 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

26th October 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Drawing Group - Inside the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

28th October 2018

Join Drawing and Painting Studio at Kelvingrove Museum for some relaxed, sketching of the museum collection - from curious oddities to elegant objects!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

30th October 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

2nd November 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

6th November 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

WWI Centenary Celebrations: Conference

8th November 2018 - 9th November 2018

Bringing together specialists from across Europe, this conference will focus on how museums depict conflicts and the role of culture in the education for peace in post-conflict situations.

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

9th November 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

13th November 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

16th November 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

20th November 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

23rd November 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

27th November 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

30th November 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

4th December 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

7th December 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

11th December 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

14th December 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB

18th December 2018

Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

21st December 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

28th December 2018

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

19th February 2019 - 5th May 2019

12 of the finest drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, lent by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection, will be on show at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

Dippy On Tour: Glasgow

22nd May 2019 - 5th May 2019

Dippy, the Natural History Museum's iconic Diplodocus cast, is going on a natural history adventure across the UK, and will visit Glasgow between 22nd January - 5th May 2019!

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