Tour Calendar
Free daily guided tours – No obligation to stay on any tour!
Check what’s on for the next four days, follow this link:
Calendar for Free Public Tours at the Burrell Collection
Upcoming Themed Tours at the Burrell
| Date & Title | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 24/9/2026 @ 12:30 pm Mythical People at the Burrell |
Come and meet some Mythical People in the Burrell Collection. |  |
| 1/10/2026 @ 12:30 pm The story of France |
An exploration of the history of France, using the impressive collection of French art and sculpture at the Burrell, while also highlighting other European treasures which reflect how France has been seen by its neighbours. |  |
| 8/10/2026 @ 12:30 pm Death and Mourning Gallery |
A detailed look at the fascinating objects in the Death and Mourning galleries. |  |
| 15/10/2026 @ 12:30 pm Dynasties: China’s great emperors and nobles |
The story of the great figures who shaped China’s history, including Qin Shi Huang Di, the emperor of the Terracotta Warriors, and China’s only female Emperor, the beautiful and ruthless Wu Zetian. |  |
| 22/10/2026 @ 12:30 pm Power and Performance – some women’s stories in the Burrell |
A tour around some of the collections pieces celebrating female art and experience. |  |
| 29/10/2026 @ 12:30 pm Rodin scultures |
August Rodin was a French artist generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. The Burrell has one of the finest collections of Rodin’s works in the UK. Come and take a deeper dive into these wonderful works. |  |
Link to Themed Tours information at “www.burrellcollection.com”
Upcoming Burrell Bites
Link to Burrell Bite information at “www.burrellcollection.com”
Burrell Events
A date for your diary: Saturday 14th November is
“Burrell Bites Bonanza Day”
A programme of 36 talks on 36 objects in more depth than can be done on a general tour. Each talk will last about 20 minutes. Design your own tour for the day!
And events for the Christmas season: (Draft)
Sat 28th November (time tbc – pm) – Queer Voices Glasgow
Sun 29th November 12pm and 1.30 pm – Blackburn People’s Choir
Sat 5th December 11.30 am & 1.15 pm – Circle Dancers
Sun 6th December (time tbc) – Govanhill Voices
Sat 12th December 2pm – Glasgow Society of Recorder Players
Sun 13th December 2pm – Southside Strummers
Sat 19th December 2pm – Deafblind Scotland Choir
And some festive talks:
Tuesday 1st December 2pm– Edward Johnson (Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art)- Merry Mayhem: Christmas and the Lord of Misrule
Tuesday 8th December 2pm– Dr Ralph Moffat (Curator of Arms and Armour) ‘This last Christmas hath been well and merrily passed’: Medieval Festive Tournaments
Tuesday 15th December 2pm – Dr Freya Spoor (Curator of European Art) A Jolly Jaunt through European Art