Kelvin Hall

The Lotus Club: Japanese Documentary Series

Tickets: Free - ticket required

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Dates and times: Every month on the last Wednesday from 31st Jan 2024
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Age: Adult
Venue: Kelvin Hall

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A lotus flower grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy surface of the water. What can be seen above the muddy surface of Japan and Scotland, in the eyes of two Glasgow-based Japanese journalists?

Our new monthly 'Lotus Club' will screen a selection of documentaries, with opportunities for discussion too. The screenings will take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 6-7.30pm.

Free, but ticketed. Please book here.

January Screenings

“Our Scotland: A Japanese perspective” (2013, 34 mins) What are worth mentioning about Scotland, viewed from Glasgow- based two Japanese journalists?

“Our friends in Fukushima” (2013, 40 mins) Why did some Fukushima University scientists measure dose rates and make a radiation map, although they were not specialists on the issue?

Total running time: 74 mins

February Screenings

“Fukushima: 2011-2015” (2016, 74 mins) What has happened and has not happened since the Fukushima nuclear accident of March 2011?

Total running time: 74 mins

March Screenings

“Hiroshima after Fukushima” (2018, 22 mins) What can be seen in Hiroshima, after the Fukushima nuclear accident?

“The bird, the tree, the bell and the fish of Glasgow” (2014, 33 mins) What do you see in an enigmatic rhyme associated with Glasgow’s coat of arms?

Total running time: 55 mins

Accessibility guides

The AccessAble guide can be found here

The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.

A floor plan for the venue is available 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.

Baby changing

There is a dedicated baby changing room near reception, please ask staff for directions. The Play n' Climb has its own toilets with additional baby changing facilities.

Baby feeding

Cafe or restaurant

The Café at Kelvin Hall is a bright open space, located on the left hand side as you enter the building. There is a combination of booth seating and tables. It's a great space to meet friends, catch up before a class or grab a takeaway coffee before a walk through the West end.

The Kelvin Hall café serves breakfast, lunch, kid's meals, cakes, coffee and cold drinks.

Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm

Saturday & Sunday: 8.30am-5pm

Parking

Paid parking is available at the Bunhouse Road car park. The car park is managed by City Parking.

There are spaces reserved for blue badge holders close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road as well as on street parking, where standard charges apply.

Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network.

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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.