Museums & Galleries · Glasgow
University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall
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Photo: Tom Page from London, UK (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Items from collections on display in the Collections Showcase area
- Series of small changing displays on the Avenue
- Drop-in access to the café
- Object study rooms, teaching labs and conservation studios to explore via appointment
- Research and teaching appointments in the Collections Study Centre
The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall is a University of Glasgow collections and research facility, home to a purpose-designed Collections Study Centre with object study rooms, teaching labs, conservation studios and a conference suite. Public access to the collections themselves is by appointment or through a programme of tours and events, but you can drop into the Collections Showcase area, see small changing displays on the Avenue, and visit the café without booking. It suits researchers, students and curious visitors interested in Scotland's oldest public museum collection. Found in Glasgow City, it's a short trip from Partick station, 0.6 miles away, and with 77 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it fits easily into a wider stay exploring the city's museums and galleries.
Practical details
- Booking
- Collection access is by appointment, booked by email at least 20 working days ahead
- Best for
- Researchers, students and the public visiting via tours and events
- Accessibility
- Remote viewing appointments are also offered via visualiser and video-conferencing
From the attraction's own website on 9 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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- Partick 0.6 miles
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