Museums · Central Scotland
University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall
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University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinhall · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall is the oldest public museum in Scotland, featuring collections that span arts, sciences, and humanities. It serves as a research and teaching facility, offering access to its collections through appointments and a variety of public tours and events.
Place summary
The University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall is a museum located in central Scotland. It houses a diverse collection of art and historical artefacts, serving as a key resource for research and education. The museum is part of the University of Glasgow, one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8688, -4.2943
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G3 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinhall — 0.4 km
- Official site
- kelvinhall.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4385102754 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall?
- University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G3 8AW).
- What is University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall?
- University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G3 8AW.
- How do I get to University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G3 8AW.