Argyle Street in Glasgow, Scotland houses the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Though built to be a permanent structure, this unique building was also part of an International Exhibition at the adjoining Kelvingrove Park. As such the ‘entrance’ to the building faces the park and it is the “back” of the building which faces the Main Street – through which visitors now enter.
The building itself is of Spanish Baroque styling and is built out of the local red sand stone. It was opened in 1901 and is one of the most frequently visited museums, outside of London, in the UK. The museum was closed for 3 years during which massive restoration and refurbishment took place to bring the gallery and museum back to its Victorian grandeur. It was re-opened on the 11th of July 2006 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The basement extension and other additions helps house the 8000 odd exhibits on view. The Museum and Gallery boasts of exquisite works of art by masters such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Botticelli, Picasso, and Monet. Christ of St John of the Cross – the renowned painting by Salvador Dali too can be seen at the museum.
Among the other collections at the museum are the Natural History, Egyptian Relics, Prehistoric Animals exhibits, and Discovery Centres. The newly refurbished museum also caters to children with a special hands-on section that is vastly popular. The European armoury section is one of the best of its kind in the world.
A delightful and fun place to visit, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum charges no admission fee. Visitors looking for Glasgow hotels and more specifically hotels in Glasgow city centre, would be amply satisfied with Millennium Hotel Glasgow. Its luxurious amenities and convenient location makes it an ideal accommodation option.
