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Burrell’s Treasures

This summer families are invited to come along to the Burrell Collection and have a go at a range of arts & crafts, object handling and dress up inspired by the wonderful collection!

Burrell’s Treasures

About Burrell’s Treasures

1st July 2025
2nd July 2025
3rd July 2025
plus 11 more date(s), see below for more info
1.30pm - 4pm
The Burrell Collection
2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
This is a free event
Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums
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Join us at the Burrell Collection this summer, learn about the family behind the wonderful collection and get inspired by the objects themselves, have a go at a range of arts & crafts, handling and dress up.

Trails will be available through the holidays too.

Additional Dates: 02 July 2025, 03 July 2025, 08 July 2025, 09 July 2025, 10 July 2025, 15 July 2025, 17 July 2025, 22 July 2025, 24 July 2025, 29 July 2025, 31 July 2025, 05 August 2025, 07 August 2025

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