Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Overview
Immerse yourself in films, videos and photographs from our moving image and sound archive at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.
Watch curated content on our touchscreens or explore thousands of digitised films on one of our public computers. We also have viewing rooms with special equipment for watching films in a range of analogue and digital formats. Read more about using the collections at Kelvin Hall
Our discovery space showcases Scottish cinema history with filming equipment, posters and objects, including a replica Oscar. There is also space for all the family to relax and have fun with crafts and books.


Facilities and accessibility
Accessibility
Find out about accessibility at Kelvin Hall.
Café
The café within the Kelvin Hall building is run by Glasgow Life. Find it on the left hand side as you enter.
Baby change
There are baby change facilities in Kelvin Hall.
Lockers
Use our free lockers for storing your items before consulting material.
Opening times
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MondayClosed
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Tuesday10am to 5pm
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Wednesday1:30pm to 8pm
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Thursday10am to 5pm
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Friday10am to 5pm
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Saturday10am to 5pm
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SundayClosed
Location
Address
National Library of Scotland
Kelvin Hall
1445 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8AW
Get directions via Google Maps
Telephone
Use Contact Scotland's BSL video relay service
Parking
Paid parking is available at the Burnhouse Road car park. This car park also has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland network.
There are spaces for Blue Badge holders on Bunhouse road and on street parking, where standard charges apply.
For more information visit Glasgow Life.
Cycling
There are bike racks at the front of the building.
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