Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Lonely Planet review

In a magnificent Edwardian building this grand Victorian cathedral of culture is one of Glasgow's best, particularly its collection of Scottish and European art, and is the most visited museum in the UK outside of London. The Kelvingrove recently reopened after an enormous refurbishment programme. You could spend days in here...literally. The museum is provocative because it poses many questions of relevance in relation to daily life.

There are many different sections to browse including natural history exhibits; a full-size Spitfire plane from WWII; a Glasgow Stories Exhibit which tells how the city inspires and infuriates; a display of swinging heads all wringing out a different expression (which we found kinda scary); and plenty on Scottish history including Viking influence. For such a large place there is a real intimacy here. Other highlights include Salvador Dali's Christ of St John of the Cross. There's also a plethora of quality art from across Europe, including the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists.