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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumvsGlasgow Science Centre
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.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Independent Independent
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG, Scotland
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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 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 "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 "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 "This museum has attracted Glaswegians and visitors since 1901 with its expansive, 8,000-piece collection across 22 themed galleries." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is another favorite museum (that's also free!)." Full review
Independent "At the bottom of Byres Road, turn left to reach Kelvingrove Museum, a palatial, gothic building set in extensive parkland (and the setting for an exclusive dinner reception for world leaders at the start of COP26)"
City guide
November 2, 2021
Independent "The equally enchanting Kelvingrove Museum is home to 22 galleries that display everything from ancient Egyptian artefacts to Charles Rennie Mackintosh designs"
City guide
December 3, 2021
Frommer's "The Spanish Baroque-style Kelvingrove (built in 1901 of red sandstone) is the stirring soul of the city’s art collection, one of the best amassed by a municipality in Europe" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A magnificent stone building, this grand Victorian cathedral of culture is a fascinating and unusual museum, with a bewildering variety of exhibits." Full review
Glasgow Science Centre Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Time Out U.S. News & World Report
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA, Scotland
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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 "Families with children love this museum, which has a fun-packed interactive Science Mall." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This ultramodern science museum will keep the kids entertained for hours (that's middle-aged kids, too!)." Full review
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 "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
U.S. News & World Report18.0
"Among noted exhibits at the Glasgow Science Centre are the twirling 417-foot Glasgow Tower, a planetarium, an IMAX theater and exhibits exploring everything from the human body to energy." Full review
