Visiting Kelvin Hall
Visit Kelvin Hall to use the Glasgow Club gym, see the National Library of Scotland's Moving Image Archive or take a tour of the Glasgow Museums' and the Hunterian's stores. Scale the walls of the new Clip n' Climb or let little ones have fun in the newly opened Soft Play. There are also temporary exhibitions, events and a café on the ground floor. Entry to Kelvin Hall is free.
Glasgow Club
Opening Times:
- Monday: 6am - 10pm
- Tuesday: 6am - 10pm
- Wednesday: 6am - 10pm
- Thursday: 6am - 10pm
- Friday: 6am - 10pm
- Saturday: 8am - 6pm
- Sunday: 8am - 8pm
Floor Plan
Download a Kelvin Hall Floor PlanPublic Transport to Kelvin Hall
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
By Bus:
Kelvin Hall is easily accessible by bus - visit the Traveline Scotland website for full details and journey planners.
By Car:
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street about 6 minutes from the M8.
There is on street parking and a 114 space car park on Bunhouse Road where the following charges apply:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm: 1 hour - £2.50, 1-2 hours - £5.00, 2-3 hours - £7.50, 3-4 hours - £7.50, 4-10 hours - £10.
From 6pm -8am there is a flat rate of £2.
There are blue badge spaces close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road and on street parking where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network. There are 18 Type 2 7kW chargers. These are charged at £0.40 per kWh with a £1.00 connection fee. A £40 overstay fee applies after 4 hours.
By Foot:
Kelvin Hall is situated opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and is easily accessible on foot. It is around 25 minutes walk from Glasgow city centre along Sauchiehall Street.
By Bicycle:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Train:
The closest station is Partick - exit the station, turn right and Kelvin Hall is a 12 minute walk along Dumbarton Road.
By Subway:
The closest station is Kelvinhall - exit the station, turn left and Kelvin Hall is a short 5 minute walk.
Additional Information
The Kelvin Hall café is open to the public. Find out more about the opening hours and menu here.
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
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.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Disabled toilet facilities: Yes
- AccessAble Accessibility Guide
Glasgow Museums
Opening Times:
- Monday: 8am - 10pm
- Tuesday: 8am - 10pm
- Wednesday: 8am - 10pm
- Thursday: 8am - 10pm
- Friday: 8am - 10pm
- Saturday: 8am - 8pm
- Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Floor Plan
Download a Kelvin Hall Floor PlanPublic Transport to Kelvin Hall
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
By Bus:
Kelvin Hall is easily accessible by bus - visit the Traveline Scotland website for full details and journey planners.
By Car:
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street about 6 minutes from the M8.
There is on street parking and a 114 space car park on Bunhouse Road where the following charges apply:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm: 1 hour - £2.50, 1-2 hours - £5.00, 2-3 hours - £7.50, 3-4 hours - £7.50, 4-10 hours - £10.
From 6pm -8am there is a flat rate of £2.
There are blue badge spaces close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road and on street parking where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network. There are 18 Type 2 7kW chargers. These are charged at £0.40 per kWh with a £1.00 connection fee. A £40 overstay fee applies after 4 hours.
By Foot:
Kelvin Hall is situated opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and is easily accessible on foot. It is around 25 minutes walk from Glasgow city centre along Sauchiehall Street.
By Bicycle:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Train:
The closest station is Partick - exit the station, turn right and Kelvin Hall is a 12 minute walk along Dumbarton Road.
By Subway:
The closest station is Kelvinhall - exit the station, turn left and Kelvin Hall is a short 5 minute walk.
Additional Information
The Kelvin Hall café is open to the public. Find out more about the opening hours and menu here.
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
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.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Disabled toilet facilities: Yes
- AccessAble Accessibility Guide
National Library of Scotland
Opening Times:
- Monday: Closed to the public
- Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 1.30pm - 8pm
- Thursday: 10am - 5pm
- Friday: 10am - 5pm
- Saturday: 10am - 5pm
- Sunday: Closed to the public
Floor Plan
Download a Kelvin Hall Floor PlanPublic Transport to Kelvin Hall
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
By Bus:
Kelvin Hall is easily accessible by bus - visit the Traveline Scotland website for full details and journey planners.
By Car:
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street about 6 minutes from the M8.
There is on street parking and a 114 space car park on Bunhouse Road where the following charges apply:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm: 1 hour - £2.50, 1-2 hours - £5.00, 2-3 hours - £7.50, 3-4 hours - £7.50, 4-10 hours - £10.
From 6pm -8am there is a flat rate of £2.
There are blue badge spaces close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road and on street parking where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network. There are 18 Type 2 7kW chargers. These are charged at £0.40 per kWh with a £1.00 connection fee. A £40 overstay fee applies after 4 hours.
By Foot:
Kelvin Hall is situated opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and is easily accessible on foot. It is around 25 minutes walk from Glasgow city centre along Sauchiehall Street.
By Bicycle:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Train:
The closest station is Partick - exit the station, turn right and Kelvin Hall is a 12 minute walk along Dumbarton Road.
By Subway:
The closest station is Kelvinhall - exit the station, turn left and Kelvin Hall is a short 5 minute walk.
Additional Information
The Kelvin Hall café is open to the public. Find out more about the opening hours and menu here.
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
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.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Disabled toilet facilities: Yes
- AccessAble Accessibility Guide
University of Glasgow
Opening Times:
- Monday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
- Tuesday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
- Wednesday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
- Thursday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
- Friday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
- Saturday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
- Sunday: Contact 0141 276 1450, option 2 for access information
Floor Plan
Download a Kelvin Hall Floor PlanPublic Transport to Kelvin Hall
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
By Bus:
Kelvin Hall is easily accessible by bus - visit the Traveline Scotland website for full details and journey planners.
By Car:
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street about 6 minutes from the M8.
There is on street parking and a 114 space car park on Bunhouse Road where the following charges apply:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm: 1 hour - £2.50, 1-2 hours - £5.00, 2-3 hours - £7.50, 3-4 hours - £7.50, 4-10 hours - £10.
From 6pm -8am there is a flat rate of £2.
There are blue badge spaces close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road and on street parking where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network. There are 18 Type 2 7kW chargers. These are charged at £0.40 per kWh with a £1.00 connection fee. A £40 overstay fee applies after 4 hours.
By Foot:
Kelvin Hall is situated opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and is easily accessible on foot. It is around 25 minutes walk from Glasgow city centre along Sauchiehall Street.
By Bicycle:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Train:
The closest station is Partick - exit the station, turn right and Kelvin Hall is a 12 minute walk along Dumbarton Road.
By Subway:
The closest station is Kelvinhall - exit the station, turn left and Kelvin Hall is a short 5 minute walk.
Additional Information
The Kelvin Hall café is open to the public. Find out more about the opening hours and menu here.
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
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.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Disabled toilet facilities: Yes
- AccessAble Accessibility Guide
Play and Climb
Opening Times:
- Monday: Visit Pages for Session Times
- Tuesday: Visit Pages for Session Times
- Wednesday: Visit Pages for Session Times
- Thursday: Visit Pages for Session Times
- Friday: Visit Pages for Session Times
- Saturday: Visit Pages for Session Times
- Sunday: Visit Pages for Session Times
Floor Plan
Download a Kelvin Hall Floor PlanPublic Transport to Kelvin Hall
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
By Bus:
Kelvin Hall is easily accessible by bus - visit the Traveline Scotland website for full details and journey planners.
By Car:
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street about 6 minutes from the M8.
There is on street parking and a 114 space car park on Bunhouse Road where the following charges apply:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm: 1 hour - £2.50, 1-2 hours - £5.00, 2-3 hours - £7.50, 3-4 hours - £7.50, 4-10 hours - £10.
From 6pm -8am there is a flat rate of £2.
There are blue badge spaces close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road and on street parking where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network. There are 18 Type 2 7kW chargers. These are charged at £0.40 per kWh with a £1.00 connection fee. A £40 overstay fee applies after 4 hours.
By Foot:
Kelvin Hall is situated opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and is easily accessible on foot. It is around 25 minutes walk from Glasgow city centre along Sauchiehall Street.
By Bicycle:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Train:
The closest station is Partick - exit the station, turn right and Kelvin Hall is a 12 minute walk along Dumbarton Road.
By Subway:
The closest station is Kelvinhall - exit the station, turn left and Kelvin Hall is a short 5 minute walk.
Additional Information
The Kelvin Hall café is open to the public. Find out more about the opening hours and menu here.
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
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.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes
- Disabled toilet facilities: Yes
- AccessAble Accessibility Guide
