World Art, Numismatics & Archaeology Stores & Collections Tour at Kelvin Hall
Join the Hunterian’s curators Jesper Ericsson (Numismatics) and Andy Mills (Archaeology & World Art) to see behind-the-scenes at the Hunterian’s stores and to take a closer look at some highlights from the museum’s historical collections.
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: 11 : 00 AM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 60
Tour Meeting Point: Kelvin Hall Reception
Tour Meeting Point: Kelvin Hall Reception
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
N/A
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Kelvinhall Underground
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Paid Glasgow City Council operated carpark on Bunhouse Road
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Paid Glasgow City Council operated carpark on Bunhouse Road
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: Kelvin Hall is fully accessible, however there may be some areas of the stores with narrow shelving which may restrict access for wheelchair or scooter users. Our curators will use alternative locations within the stores
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Staff have undergone Accessible Tourism Training
Additional Restricitions on Access: Food and drink cannot be taken into the museums stores.
Further Accessibility Details: Kelvin Hall is fully accessible, however there may be some areas of the stores with narrow shelving which may restrict access for wheelchair or scooter users. Our curators will use alternative locations within the stores
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, 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: https://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: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall
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