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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2026 @ 12:30 pm Musical Notes |
Music has always been part of human life, and appears in ceramics, stained glass, sculpture and much more. Come and imagine the music of the past through the wonderful objects in the collection. |  |
| 19/11/2026 @ 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. |  |
| 26/11/2026 @ 12:30 pm The Silk Roads |
For centuries the Silk Roads spanned China, Persia and the West. The Burrell Collection holds a rich selection of treasures from this exotic world – come and find out more. |  |
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