
Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures
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The National Library of Scotland's moving image archive celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Doors Open Day event at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow on 19 September 2026. The public may attend without a ticket as a drop-in activity.
National Library of Scotland's moving image archive is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Drop in and join us in celebrating the Doors Open Day theme of 'Glasgow goes out' by discovering more about the cinemas that made us, like the ABC 1 on Sauchiehall Street and the Cosmo (now the GFT). Drop in anytime during our opening hours on Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th September. What are your favourite memories of going to the pictures? Be reminded with archive photo displays of old Glasgow cinemas. Visit our pop-up display 'Going to the Pictures' about Scotland's impact on the big screen which includes banners detailing the golden era of cinema and local film. Explore handling kits filled with cinema tickets, film strips, and zoetropes. You can also watch films from the archive in our open-access centre in Kelvin Hall.
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Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures is held at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow (1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW).
Entry to Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures is free.
Tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures
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The National Library of Scotland's moving image archive celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Doors Open Day event at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow on 19 September 2026. The public may attend without a ticket as a drop-in activity.
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National Library of Scotland's moving image archive is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Drop in and join us in celebrating the Doors Open Day theme of 'Glasgow goes out' by discovering more about the cinemas that made us, like the ABC 1 on Sauchiehall Street and the Cosmo (now the GFT). Drop in anytime during our opening hours on Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th September. What are your favourite memories of going to the pictures? Be reminded with archive photo displays of old Glasgow cinemas. Visit our pop-up display 'Going to the Pictures' about Scotland's impact on the big screen which includes banners detailing the golden era of cinema and local film. Explore handling kits filled with cinema tickets, film strips, and zoetropes. You can also watch films from the archive in our open-access centre in Kelvin Hall.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures?
Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Where is Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures taking place?
Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures is held at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow (1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW).
How much are tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures?
Entry to Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures is free.
How do I get tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures?
Tickets for Doors Open Day: Glasgow goes out to the pictures can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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