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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 171 attractions in Glasgow
Traveler Description: This small art museum contains some of the UK's best examples of British and European art.
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Art museum
Address: Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AG
Scotland
Tel: 0141 287 2699

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5 of 5 stars
theis   99 contributions
Kelvedon, Essex, UK
Oct 8, 2009

Called in while on a visit to Glasgow University - spent an hour and a half and still only scratched the surface. Returned for some retail threapy before getting the bus back to Glasgow Airport. Next time it will be different! more

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2 of 5 stars
Pauline011   1 contribution
Glasgow
Sep 28, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

As a child my father would take me here on a Sunday and was always the highlight of my week. The smell of taxidermy would hit me as I entered, a familiar and strangely welcoming smell. Walking into the great hall, there would usually be a musician playing on the grand organ but the best part for me and all... more

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5 of 5 stars
Weeblonde   8 contributions
Elgin, United Kingdom
Jul 30, 2009

I just wished we had more time and i wasn't carrying a heavy rucksack! This museum is excellent and free! We actually came to see the Dr Who exhibition but also had an amble round as we'd never visited before. The variety of exhibits is amazing from a life size elephant to a full size spitfire hanging from the ceiling.... more

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4 of 5 stars
danishtourist   8 contributions
Denmark
Jul 5, 2009

Spent a couple of hours and was especially impressed with the way the paintings were exihibited. Every painting had a small explanation which you would normally only get if you had a guided tour, and which gave you a good overview and understanding of the history and the artists. Warmly recommended. more

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4 of 5 stars
LEGNAHCRA   3 contributions
BELFAST IRISH
Jul 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Plenty to see and the Salvador Dali painting the highlight. Do pay a visit. No charge. more

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4 of 5 stars
ralstonranger   4 contributions
Glasgow
Jun 19, 2009

Spent an interesting hour in Kelvingrove, got there at 4pm and it shuts at 5. A big mistake - at leat 2 hours are needed to fully appreciate this place. Lots of interesting stuff, the only complaint I would have is that there is not enough focus on the city of Glasgow itself. For a place with free entry though,this... more

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4 of 5 stars
dubhorse   9 contributions
Dublin
Jun 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Kelvingrove is rightly praised as one of Glasgow's highlights. It is not, by any means, the greatest museum in Scotland and whilst agreeing that Glaswegians should be proud of their gallery I think the accolade of greatest museum sits with the Burrell and best gallery with the National Gallery on the Mound. The collection at Kelvingrove is a good one.... more

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5 of 5 stars
so3003   152 contributions
Glasgow
Jan 18, 2009

I've had Kelvingrove on my to-do list for a while, but only got round to going this weekend with my girlfriend. The museum / gallery is well laid out and while there are loads of exhibits, it's not so crowded that you can't enjoy what's there. Entry is free (as it is to all Glasgow museums - if you're a... more

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4 of 5 stars
turnerstar   1 contribution
Toronto
Jan 8, 2009

Beautiful building and nice collection. We only gave ourselves an hour for the gallery but could have easily used 2 hours or more. more

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5 of 5 stars
TITraveller   27 contributions
Auckland
Jul 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Scotland's premier museum and art gallery. Apparently, it is the most visited museum outside of London and is now the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland, dethroning Edinburgh Castle. It was reopened in 2006 after a GBP 28 million, 3 year refurbishment - pride of place still goes to 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' by Salvador Dali (you... more

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Address

Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG, Scotland
Tel: 0141 287 2699