Kelvin Hall Building Tour
Join us for a volunteer-led tour of Kelvin Hall. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of this iconic building and see how it is being used today. The tour includes a visit to the Glasgow Life Museums Stores at Kelvin Hall, which are home to more than 100,000 museum objects.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Kelvin Hall Open Collections, Argyle Street, Glasgow, UK, G3 8AW
1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW, UK
G3 8AW
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 12 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 45 minutes
Tour Meeting Point: Kelvin Hall Open Collections, Argyle Street, Glasgow, UK, G3 8AW
Tour Meeting Point: Kelvin Hall Open Collections, Argyle Street, Glasgow, UK, G3 8AW
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Open for tours on Saturday 21st at 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Please note, booking is essential.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Kelvinhall Underground
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop, Staff have undergone Accessible Tourism Training
Additional Restricitions on Access: Food and drink cannot be taken into the museums stores.
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop, Staff have undergone Accessible Tourism Training
Additional Restricitions on Access: Food and drink cannot be taken into the museums stores.
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall is a unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. It is a multi-purpose venue and home to collections from National Library of Scotland and The Hunterian, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility. This historic venue is now home to a centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a health and fitness centre, soft play and Clip n' Climb.
Tel: 0141 276 1450
Email: -
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall
Kelvin Hall is a unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. It is a multi-purpose venue and home to collections from National Library of Scotland and The Hunterian, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility. This historic venue is now home to a centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a health and fitness centre, soft play and Clip n' Climb.
Tel: 0141 276 1450
Email: -
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall
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