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Burrell Collection Architectural Tour

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18 September 2026 (14:00 - 15:00)

Glasgow

In Person

The Burrell Collection may be home to around 9000 objects spanning six millennia of history, but on this special architectural tour discover another treasure in the form of the building itself.

What does it take to make a building suitable for housing one of the "greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world"?

How did the architects bring to life such an innovative and timeless building whilst respecting Sir William Burrell's deeply personal vision for the future Burrell Collection?

Learn about the challenges of our recent large-scale renovation project, preserving one of Scotland's rare post-war Category A listed buildings and making it fit-for-purpose as a modern, sustainable 21st century museum.

Facilities
Additional Access Information

The Burrell Collection is a fully-accessible building with step-free access to all levels, accessible toilets, two changing places toilets and 19 accessible parking spaces. Parking is free for blue-badge holders. 

Key Information

Booking is not required.

For full event details, please click this link below - you will then be transferred directly to this event listing on the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival website:

Burrell Collection Architectural Tour

Where to find us

Address
  • 2060 Pollokshaws Road
  • Glasgow
  • G43 1AT

Programmes this building took part in:

2026