Scotland has an abundance of free museums and galleries you can visit, but there's something really special about Kelvingrove. Major fan of taxidermy? You'll love the ground level. Interested in Ancient Egypt? There's a gallery for you. Want to bask amongst Monet and van Gogh? It's the French Impressionists gallery for you.
A personal favourite is Salvador Dali's 'Christ of St. John on the Cross', a breathtaking and one of a kind piece, displayed in its own private viewing area. I recall my secondary school displaying a print version of the work, to see the work, one of the most unique depictions of the crucifixion in the 20th century, in person.
Glasgow-born artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh has his own space in the museum, a celebration of the artist's unique brand of Art Nouveau - which can be seen in architecture all over the City.
Each winter, Itison uses the space at Kelvingrove to put on a festive event, Elfingrove. Home to Scotland's biggest ice rink, access to the museum (with a festive twist) and some very (very) nice Irish coffee. The event is usually a sell-out, and rightly so - it is great fun.
From 1940s spitfires to a floating collection of heads, I think it would be a shame not to take advantage of everything the diverse and beautiful collections have to offer. A short walking distance to Kelvingrove Park and The University of Glasgow's Main Campus, there's really nothing to lose by visiting.
Did I mention it's free?
