The Park area of Glasgow
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Address: Argyle Street G3 8AG
Architect: John W Simpson & E J Milner Allen (1901)
Information: A-listed : The architects described their design as 'an astylar composition on severely Classic lines, but with free Renaissance treatment in detail'. Although it combines a variety of styles, the best description is Spanish Baroque. The two main towers are inspired by those of the great pilgrimage church of Santiago de Compostela. The exterior of the building is in red Locharbriggs sandstone, while the interior has three types of blond sandstone: Giffnock, Locharbriggs and Ashlar. Homes, Huts & Hideaways - activities for families 11-4 both days; Architecture & Sculpture Tour of building - 12 noon each day (45 mins); free guided tour of the museum's highlights at 11 and 2.30 each day.
Steward on duty.Disabled access: Other motability access. Unassisted access.
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