Burrell Collection

Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G43 1AT

Tel: +44 (0)1412 872 550
Fax: +44 (0)1412 872 597
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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

Shipping magnate Sir William Burrell donated his internationally famous collection of over 8,000 works of art to Glasgow. His main interests were medieval Europe, Oriental art and European paintings, but he also bought items from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome.

At the Burrell Collection you can see medieval tapestries, stained glass, furniture, armour, paintings and sculpture. There are works of art by Rembrant, Bellini and French Impressionists with exquisite Chinese and Oriental ceramics and a fine collection of sculpture, including works by Epstien and Rodin. You can also see reconstructions of rooms from Sir William's home at Hutton Castle.

General Information:


  • Free guided tours
  • Gift shop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilets
  • Café and restaurant
  • Conference centre and lecture theatre for hire
  • On site pay and display car and coach parking
Opening Times
(2011 times)
Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Friday & Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

Closed 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st, 2nd January.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free.

Directions
The Burrell is in Pollok Country Park. The park can be reached by train, from Glasgow Central station to Pollokshaws West.
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Burrell Collection Postcode for SatNav: G43 1AT

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