Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Very interesting museum in Glasgow that is very accessible with a cafe included.

Kelvingrove has always been a family tradition for me so it felt particularly special to visit for the first time after the Pandemic. It’s an old Victorian building with a Gothic atmosphere, especially in the fading Autumn light just before closing. I love the way that they’ve managed to strike a balance between preserving the architecture and ensuring that it’s accessible to all. This visit was made even more special as I attended the ‘Journey of the Mind’ exhibition which covered how the Sikh gurus’ teachings help people heal and maintain their mental health. I learned so much about the Sikh religion that I didn’t know about, for example, the similarities between the Sikh concept of ‘mind’ and my concept of ‘soul’. The guru’s had special interests, for example, one guru taught about equality; the exhibition was fascinating and very beautiful, almost like being immersed inside a long poem. Luckily, I also just had time for a quick whirl around the Scottish Colourists and the Dutch and French galleries before closing; Dali’s magnificent ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’ was out on loan at this time but there were many other stunning art treasures to see.

Plenty of disabled bays to choose from. Only trouble for me was that the entrance closest was shut. Had to go to the opposite side of the building and were told we couldn't take the car any closer. Didn't see any dropped kerbs around that area which makes it so much harder for wheelchair users like myself, had to physically get out my chair and step down. Unless you don't mind going on the road. There is a lift at this entrance to take you up to the main floor and from then on most of the building is accessible with some great stuff inside so could spend a good couple of hours inside.