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The Burrell Collection

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Bellahouston, Glasgow G43 1AT, United Kingdom

The Burrell Collection
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About & Overview

The Burrell Collection is an art museum in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, displaying art, antiquities, ceramics, tapestries, stained glass, paintings, and decorative objects from Sir William Burrell’s collection. It is best visited as a museum-and-park half-day outing on Glasgow’s south side.

Highlights & Key Features

  • Major Glasgow art museum inside Pollok Country Park
  • Collection includes art, antiquities, ceramics, tapestries, stained glass, paintings, and decorative objects
  • Strong fit for travelers interested in art, design, history, and museum architecture
  • Useful half-day pairing with Pollok Country Park trails and Pollok House
  • Existing address, phone, official site, rating, and Google place identifiers are attached

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Description

The Burrell Collection is a major art museum in Pollok Country Park on Glasgow’s south side. The collection includes art, antiquities, decorative objects, ceramics, stained glass, tapestries, and paintings gathered by Sir William Burrell and now displayed in a purpose-built museum setting.

This is one of Glasgow’s best museum stops for travelers who want a mix of art, design, history, and parkland in one visit. Because it sits inside Pollok Country Park, it works especially well as a half-day outing with time for the museum, woodland walks, and nearby Pollok House or park trails.

Visitor Context

Visit for the collection, the architecture, and the setting. Check the official Burrell Collection or Glasgow Life information before going for current opening hours, temporary exhibitions, access details, and café/shop availability.

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Last modified March 30, 2026

Description

The Burrell Collection is a major art museum in Pollok Country Park on Glasgow’s south side. The collection includes art, antiquities, decorative objects, ceramics, stained glass, tapestries, and paintings gathered by Sir William Burrell and now displayed in a purpose-built museum setting.

This is one of Glasgow’s best museum stops for travelers who want a mix of art, design, history, and parkland in one visit. Because it sits inside Pollok Country Park, it works especially well as a half-day outing with time for the museum, woodland walks, and nearby Pollok House or park trails.

Visitor Context

Visit for the collection, the architecture, and the setting. Check the official Burrell Collection or Glasgow Life information before going for current opening hours, temporary exhibitions, access details, and café/shop availability.

Key Highlights

  • Major Glasgow art museum inside Pollok Country Park
  • Collection includes art, antiquities, ceramics, tapestries, stained glass, paintings, and decorative objects
  • Strong fit for travelers interested in art, design, history, and museum architecture
  • Useful half-day pairing with Pollok Country Park trails and Pollok House
  • Existing address, phone, official site, rating, and Google place identifiers are attached

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The Burrell Collection is a prominent museums located in Glasgow.

Visit us at: Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Bellahouston, Glasgow G43 1AT, United Kingdom.

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