The Burrell Collection

Housed in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!

About The Burrell Collection

	2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
	01412872550
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The Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Museums and is free to visit.

Visit The Burrell Collection to see an astonishing range of beautiful objects from around the world. The collection is named after its donor, the shipping magnate Sir William Burrell. It’s one of the greatest collections ever created by one person, comprising over 8000 objects.

In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building houses a unique collection in a beautiful woodland setting.

The Burrell Collection displays range from work by major artists including Rodin, Degas and Cézanne, to important examples of late medieval art, Chinese and Islamic art, Ancient Civilizations and more.

The Burrell Collection regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, and runs an extensive programme of events and activities for both adults and families with children.

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Upcoming Events at The Burrell Collection

Family and Kids

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

Talks and Lectures

Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

Music

Music at The Burrell with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Selected dates between 13th September 2025 - 7th March 2026

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

This special concert series at The Burrell Collection features eight unique performances showcasing 25 outstanding young musicians from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland!

Tour

LGBTQ+ Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 21st October 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join curators at The Burrell Collection on a journey through the galleries uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories from their collection!

History

A Winter Walk through European Art

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 17th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join Pippa, Curator of European Art, as she takes you on a wintery tour around the European art collection at The Burrell Collection.

Tour

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 18th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

Music

Festive Live Music at The Burrell

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join The Burrell Collection on selected dates throughout December for a series of fantastically festive live performances!

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