Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City
Wed 16 Sept · 18:00
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall
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The Doors Open Day at Glasgow Cinema City will take place at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall on 16 September 2026, exploring how historic objects reveal the experience of cinema-going in Glasgow.
What can historic objects tell us about the experience of Going to the Pictures in Glasgow?
Discover rare photographs, items, and archive footage of iconic Glasgow cinemas with the National Library of Scotland and Glasgow Museums come together to travel back in time to the golden days of cinema-going in Glasgow.. Discover rare photographs and archive footage of iconic Glasgow cinemas in this unique presentation.
Alongside film footage from the National Library’s collections, the Riverside Museum’s Curator Neil Johnson-Symington , of the Riverside Museum, will highlight some treasures from Glasgow Life Museums & Archives’ collections. These collectionswhich provide some clues into the history of going to the pictures in Glasgow, such as paintings, programmes and cinema café menus.
This event is part of the Glasgow Doors Open Day programme.
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Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 18:00.
Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City is held at National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow (1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW).
Entry to Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City is free.
Tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City
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The Doors Open Day at Glasgow Cinema City will take place at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall on 16 September 2026, exploring how historic objects reveal the experience of cinema-going in Glasgow.
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What can historic objects tell us about the experience of Going to the Pictures in Glasgow?
Discover rare photographs, items, and archive footage of iconic Glasgow cinemas with the National Library of Scotland and Glasgow Museums come together to travel back in time to the golden days of cinema-going in Glasgow.. Discover rare photographs and archive footage of iconic Glasgow cinemas in this unique presentation.
Alongside film footage from the National Library’s collections, the Riverside Museum’s Curator Neil Johnson-Symington , of the Riverside Museum, will highlight some treasures from Glasgow Life Museums & Archives’ collections. These collectionswhich provide some clues into the history of going to the pictures in Glasgow, such as paintings, programmes and cinema café menus.
This event is part of the Glasgow Doors Open Day programme.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW
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When is Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City?
Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City taking place?
Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City is held at National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow (1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW).
How much are tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City?
Entry to Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City is free.
How do I get tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City?
Tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow Cinema City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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