The Burrell Collection

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Tell a friend Bookmark & share: , , , , ,	Go back » Details: Address: The Burrell Collection Pollok Country Park 2060 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow Postcode: G43 1AT Location: Central Scotland Telephone: 0141 287 2550 Fax: 0141 287 2597 Website: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com Google map Click here Multimap.co.uk satellite map Click here No ratings yet - be the first!
Description: This remarkable art collection includes paintings, furniture and artefacts from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.  Formerly privately owned by Sir William Burrell, a very successful shipping agent in Glasgown, the collection was generously given to the city by him and his wife in 1944.  It is now housed in a purpose-built museum located within the Pollok Country Park.  There are over 8000 items in the collection, and around 3000 are on display at any one time.  The museum has good facilities for children, and there are many outdoor activities to enjoy in the country park for those little ones too young to take in much of the art.  Open: Monday - Thursday & Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00 Friday & Sunday 11.00 - 17.00 [Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January] Admission: Free of charge for all ages Note: there is a small charge for car parking