National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall

The National Library of Scotland's Moving Image and Sound Archive is located in Kelvin Hall. The interactive space offers visitors a unique experience to explore films, maps, books and manuscripts in electronic format. It is also a venue for events, screenings and talks.

We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.

Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip

By train:
Kelvin Hall is around 20 minutes walk from Partick Station

Subway:
The nearest subway station is Kelvinhall.

By bus:
First Bus services 2, 3 and 77 all stop outside the museum.

By Bike:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way.  The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.

By Car: 
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street, around 6 minutes from the M8.

Accessibility guides

The AccessAble guide can be found here

Other accessibility information

Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building. 

Kelvin Hall has a dedicated quiet room that can be used for prayer or for those needing a calm space. It is located on the ground floor beside the Sports Hall, please ask staff for directions. 

Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception. 

Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor. There is changing places toilet. 

Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system. 

If you use British Sign Language, you can watch our British Sign Language introduction to Kelvin Hall.

Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.