Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Municipal art museum in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
Description
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a museum in Glasgow, Scotland, housed in a red sandstone building with Spanish Baroque architecture. Two symmetrical wings contain 22 galleries displaying more than 8000 objects from natural history, art and history collections.
History
Funding came from profits of the 1888 International Exhibition held in Glasgow, which drew visitors from across Europe. The building opened in 1901 as the Palace of Fine Arts and quickly became one of the most visited museums in the country.
Culture
The name combines the nearby River Kelvin with a historic landscaped park, reflecting the building's position between nature and city life. Visitors today see families, tourists and locals strolling through the halls or sitting in the central space, where organ music regularly fills the air.
Practical
Galleries are spread over several floors, with lifts and wide corridors making access easier. Visitors wanting to see all collections should plan several hours, as the range of exhibits is wide.
Did you know?
The Lewis & Co. concert organ from the early 20th century fills the central hall with sound and is still played at free concerts today. The organ is one of the largest in Scotland and draws not only museum visitors but also music lovers.
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