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Kelvin Hall

This service is Free to use
Delivered by: Glasgow Life (Museums)
This organisation is a Registered Charity
Last updated: 02/04/2026

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.


The Glasgow Museums' store at Kelvin Hall holds up to 400,000 objects that are not currently on show in our venues. These include items from the Glasgow history, archaeology, furniture and education collections. Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famous Cranston tearooms are also stored here. Access to the museum store is by guided tour only. There are changing displays on the main avenue and we regularly organise special events and workshops. 

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Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome. Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Kelvin Hall has a dedicated quiet room that can be used for prayer or for those needing a calm space. It is located on the ground floor beside the Sports Hall, please ask staff for directions.
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor. There is changing places toilet.
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.
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