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The Burrell Collection

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About

The Burrell Collection is an art museum in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park, housing Sir William and Lady Constance Burrell’s collection.

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Why go

  • Medieval stained glass, including 34 panels from the Carmelite church at Boppard-am-Rhein.
  • Three furnished rooms from Hutton Castle, reconstructed around the courtyard.
  • The 17th-century Wagner Garden Carpet from Iran.
  • Pastels of dancers by Edgar Degas.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday11:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday11:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Young Rembrandt self-portraitA self-portrait of Rembrandt van Rijn as a young man.Painting collection.
  • Romanesque church portalA historic church portal built into the museum’s structure.Museum building.
  • Béatrice de Falkenbourg panelA stained-glass portrait of Béatrice de Falkenbourg.Stained-glass collection.
  • Oude Kerk interiorHendrick Cornelisz. van Vliet’s painting of the church interior in Delft.Painting collection.

Know before you go

  • Entry to the museum is free.

What's inside

  • Galleries occupy two levels around a central courtyard with a glass roof.
  • Medieval collections include oak furniture, weapons, armour, religious sculpture and church furnishings.
  • Islamic art includes ceramics, carpets, embroidery and textiles.
  • Ancient Egyptian objects are part of the collection.
  • Paintings include works by Manet, Cézanne, Bellini and Sisley, as well as portraits by Henry Raeburn.
  • The collection includes sculpture by Rodin and paintings by Gustave Courbet.
  • Digital displays introduce Sir William, Lady Constance and their daughter Marion.
  • Interactive displays and replica objects are part of the museum experience.

With kids

  • Many displays are designed for children, with interactive and immersive experiences.
  • Families can use indoor picnic spaces, quiet areas and buggy parking.
  • Baby feeding spaces are available.
  • Trails explore LGBTQ+ and colonial histories for all ages.

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  1. 6,000 years

    The collection spans 6,000 years of art and history.

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  2. The museum can display only part of its 9,000-object collection.

    Glasgow - Wikivoyage (see)

  3. The Chinese art holdings are among the largest in the UK.

    About The Burrell Collection
  4. 200 tapestries

    The museum holds more than 200 tapestries and carpets.

    Burrell Collection - Wikipedia

  5. Barry Gasson designed the building with John Meunier and Brit Andresen.

    Burrell Collection - Wikipedia

  6. The building draws on Scandinavian design and uses natural light in its galleries.

    Burrell Collection - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Sir William Burrell assembled the collection over many years. Construction of a dedicated museum began in 1978, and Queen Elizabeth II opened it in 1983.

  1. 1944Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance gave their collection to Glasgow, with conditions for its display in a rural setting.
  2. 1978Construction began on a dedicated museum for the collection.
  3. 1983Queen Elizabeth II opened the museum in Pollok Country Park.
  4. 2022The museum reopened after refurbishment expanded its gallery space.

Accessibility

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Where
2060 Pollokshaws Road Pollok Park, Glasgow

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Questions and answers

Is entry to the Burrell Collection free?

Yes, entry to the museum is free.

How do I get to the Burrell Collection by train?

Pollokshaws West is the nearest station, about a 10-minute walk from the museum.

Which buses go to the Burrell Collection?

Buses 3, 34 and 57 serve the gallery.

Is the Burrell Collection suitable for children?

Many displays are designed for children, with interactive experiences and replica objects. Families can also use indoor picnic spaces, quiet areas and buggy parking.

Does the Burrell Collection have a restaurant?

Yes, the museum has a restaurant overlooking the lawn.

Where is the Burrell Collection?

It is in Pollok Country Park, about three miles from Glasgow city centre. Its address is 2060 Pollokshaws Road.

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