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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!

The Burrell Collection

About The Burrell Collection

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
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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.

Upcoming Events at The Burrell Collection

Discover! Weekend Sessions

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

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!

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Burrell Bites

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

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!

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Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 3rd November 2025

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

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Music at The Burrell with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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

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

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 2nd October 2025 - 30th October 2025

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

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LGBTQ+ Tours at The Burrell Collection

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

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

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From Belize to Scotland: The Treefellers Story

23rd October 2025

From Belize to Scotland tells the story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left British Honduras to fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland.

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Burrell and Empire Tour

29th October 2025

Join Nelson Cummins, the curator of Legacies of Empire and Slavery, for a tour of the Burrell Collections hidden Colonial Histories.

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Tea Green Winter Market: The Burrell Collection

8th November 2025 - 9th November 2025

Join Tea Green at The Burrell Collection this November for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

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