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Glasgow Science Centre vs Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Both Glasgow Science Centre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum ranks significantly better than Glasgow Science Centre. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum ranks #1 in Glasgow with praise from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre
8 / 10
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA, Scotland
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The futuristic-looking edifice of the center's main building is a focal point of Glasgow’s drive to redevelop the rundown former docklands." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Families with children love this museum, which has a fun-packed interactive Science Mall." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This ultramodern science museum will keep the kids entertained for hours (that's middle-aged kids, too!)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A three-storey glass and steel building, the Science Mall hosts inspired exhibitions, interactive features and true technological marvels." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The main Science Mall spans three floors and hosts more than 250 science-learning exhibits, each with a strong focus on interaction, play and informal education." Full review
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
9 / 10
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG, Scotland
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Worthy of its world-class reputation, the Kelvingrive Art Gallery and Museum attracts local families as well as international visitors." Full review
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The Glasgow Room houses extraordinary works by local artists.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The popularity of this museum can be put down to the beauty of the site, as well as the variety of the exhibits and the quality of the fine art collections, which include works by renowned artists." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"A World War II Spitfire flies again, a dead elephant walks, and Salvador Dali’s iconic Christ of St John of the Cross gazes down at the world from his cross in the heavens." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A magnificent and imposing mass of red sandstone and gothic-looking spires, Kelvingrove is Glasgow’s finest museum – and arguably Scotland’s too." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This museum has attracted Glaswegians and visitors since 1901 with its expansive, 8,000-piece collection across 22 themed galleries." Full review
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