Kelvin Hall Building Tour
Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
About Kelvin Hall Building Tour
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26th April 2025 3rd May 2025 10th May 2025 plus 31 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 10.30am - 11.15am | |
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Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AW |
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| Free but booking required | |
| Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Our volunteer-led building tours are a great way to learn about the history of Kelvin Hall and take a look at how the building is being used today.
Tours are free but places must be booked in advance on eventbrite.
Additional Dates: 03 May 2025, 10 May 2025, 17 May 2025, 24 May 2025, 31 May 2025, 07 June 2025, 14 June 2025, 21 June 2025, 28 June 2025, 05 July 2025, 12 July 2025, 19 July 2025, 26 July 2025, 02 August 2025, 09 August 2025, 16 August 2025, 23 August 2025, 30 August 2025, 06 September 2025, 13 September 2025, 20 September 2025, 27 September 2025, 04 October 2025, 11 October 2025, 18 October 2025, 25 October 2025, 01 November 2025, 08 November 2025, 15 November 2025, 22 November 2025, 29 November 2025, 06 December 2025, 13 December 2025
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