Kelvin Hall Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW

The Kelvin Hall in Argyle Street Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the largest exhibition centres in Britain and now a mixed-use arts and sports venue that opened as an exhibition venue in 1927.

Visitors can discover the extensive digital resources that are held within the Library's world class collections. The interactive space offers visitors a unique experience to explore films, maps, books and manuscripts in electronic format, as well as being able to enjoy events and talks.

Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall. National Library of Scotland, temporary displays, cafe and retail space are now open. Glasgow Museums' and Hunterian stores will open later in 2017.

Opening Times:

• Monday: 6.30am-10pm
• Tuesday: 6.30am-10pm
• Wednesday: 6.30am-10pm
• Thursday: 6.30am-10pm
• Friday: 6.30am-10pm
• Saturday: 8am-5pm
• Sunday: 8am-8pm

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: Yes
• Disabled toilet facilities: Yes

Lecture Theatre(s)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

Accessible Changing Room

• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor adjacent to the fitness suite.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 120m (131yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 265cm x 230cm (8ft 8in x 7ft 7in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails, a drop down rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
• There is a further accessible toilet to the rear left of the building offering transfer space on the right. There are similar accessible toilets on the first and second floors.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.