kelvingrove

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has now re-opened following a three year, £27.9m restoration. The new-look Kelvingrove has vastly increased space, fascinating new computer interactives and revolutionary ways of showcasing its art and artefacts featuring:
35% more space to display its 8,000 objects - some for the first time.

The creation of a new lower-ground floor from the Victorian cellars, which now houses state-of-the-art exhibition areas and the Conservatory Café.

Multi-sensory Object Cinema.
The re-designing of the original galleries to be more informative and engaging for all ages.

The creation of new ‘discovery centres’.
The magnificent restoration of Kelvingrove’s original stonework and carvings.

The move of the legendary Salvador Dali painting Christ of St John of The Cross from its dwelling since 1993, the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, is seen by many as a return home. Other well-loved exhibits back on display include Rembrandt’s Man in Armour; as well as masterpieces by Van Gogh, Whistler, Monet and Botticelli plus its unique arms and armour collection and Ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Kelvingrove of course wouldn’t be complete without paying homage to Glasgow-born genius Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one of the founders of the European Art Nouveau movement. The new extensive ‘Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style Gallery’ showcases Mackintosh’s life and legacy through his art, design and architecture.

Like all of Glasgow's civic museums and galleries, admission to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is free. It is open to visitors: 10.00 - 17.00, Monday - Thursday & Saturday; and 11.00-17.00, Friday & Sunday.