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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 171 attractions in Glasgow
Traveller 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 gallery
Address: Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AG
Scotland
Tel: 0141 287 2699

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Reviews of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

( 1-7 of 7 )
3 Jul 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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3 of 5 stars
Glasgow, Scotland
9 May 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Kelvingrove re-opened in 2006 after a three year period of refurbishment. It remains an incredibly popular attraction and is the most popular of free museums in Scotland. The museum and gallery does have a staggering wealth of exhibits with plenty to see and do. There are some very well displayed pieces (such as the large Spitfire hung in one of... more

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2 of 5 stars
Perth Scotland
3 Apr 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

It's been cleaned up and it's impressive as a museum but ...if your idea is friendly staff and lovely cafes to complement the surroundings then stay away. As a visitor, I approached the enquiries desk to ask for some simple information. As three museum staff took some time to finish their conversation, I mused on my recent gift of invisibility.... more

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2 of 5 stars
Inverness
21 Oct 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

The revamped Kelvingrove is a remarkable experience. The building is wonderful and the collection interesting and if I was taking young children I would think it is the best thing since fish fingers; however that is the problem, most of the exhibits are designed to engage a primary school class on an outing, not for the viewing of adults who... more

31 Jul 2007
4/355 found this review helpful

The fact that Kelvingrove Museum and Gallery has recently been attracting more visitors than any other museum in the country, including the best in London, does not surprise me, and what's more its free to visit (donations encouraged). It sits on the edge of leafy Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow's bohemian West End, and is overlooked by the rather grand edifice... more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto
2 Jul 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

The exhibits were well planned, interesting, and informative. Be sure to see the Faruk Madonna, the Spitfire, Dali's Christ of St John of the Cross, and the rooms dedicated to Scottish Art and History. Entrance to the museum is free. It is located adjacent to Kelvingrove Park, which is also worth a visit and is a great place to stop... more

26 May 2008

Ce n'est pas le musée le plus riche que j'aie visité, mais c'est certainement le plus stimulant pour l'esprit! Les... more

Reviews of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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