KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM















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Heritage Lottery Logo

The Heritage Lottery Fund has contributed to the Riverside Museum Project

 

Historic Scotland Logo

Historic Scotland has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment

 

Scottish Natural Heritage Logo

Scottish Natural Heritage has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment

 

European Regional Development Fund Logo

European Regional Development Fund has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment



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Introduction and Contact Details

One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed within this Glasgow landmark.

Galleries and Displays

See the galleries and displays in Kelvingrove.

Find out about the Doctor Who Exhibition and how to book your tickets

Kelvingrove New Century Project

The complete restoration of Kelvingrove and the radical redisplay of objects was put in place under the title of Kelvingrove New Century Project (KGNCP).

The Restoration

Find out about the work done during the restoration of Kelvingrove.

Kelvingrove Refurbishment Appeal

The Kelvingrove Refurbishment Appeal (KRA) was set-up in 2002 to raise £5 million towards the £27.9 million refurbishment of Kelvingrove.

Donor Wall and In Memoriam

The names of all those who contributed to the public appeal are featured on the Donor Wall and In Memoriam.

Displays and Philosophy

The restoration of Kelvingrove offered us the opportunity to try out new ways of providing information about the objects on display.

Acknowledgements

Glasgow Museums would like to acknowledge the following for their contribution to the restoration of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum:

History of Kelvingrove

The history of Glasgow's favourite building.

Travel Information

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is located in picturesque Kelvin Park in the popular West End of the city, and is easily reached by public transport.

Access

Glasgow Museums is committed to increasing access both to museums and to collections.

Consultation and Community

Consultation with the public about the restoration of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum began in 1996.

Learning & Activities

Our Museums Education Service provides programmes and resources for educators from pre-school to higher education, including special needs.

The Campbell Hunter Education Wing

Sponsored by the Hunter Foundation, the wing hosts Kelvingrove’s innovative education programme and the exciting TCoNE experience.

Architecture

Although Kelvingrove combines a variety of styles, the best description is Spanish Baroque.

Projects

Glasgow Museums carries out a range of projects, from conservation and restoration of individual objects, through to complete refurbishment and new-build of museums.

Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove Park is a classic example of a Victorian Park.

Venue Hire and Corporate Hospitality

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum can be hired for corporate and private events.

Publications

To celebrate the restoration and reopening of Kelvingrove, the following titles will be published over the next 12 months . . .

Shops

The shops in Kelvingrove sell a range of products inspired by the collections.

Facilities

Kelvingrove has the range of facilities visitors expect from a world class museum.

Staff and Contractors

Staff and contractors involved in the restoration of Kelvingrove.

Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Web

Our website has been developed to guidelines promoted by the World Wide Web Consortium.

Other Museums

Glasgow has an internationally important cultural heritage, and the city has a wide range of visitor attractions.