Reimagining the Burrell
All images courtesy of The Burrell Collection
in partnership with Glasgow Life
The Burrell Collection represents a significant milestone in the post-industrial reinvention of Glasgow as a renowned centre of culture and sport. Sir William Burrell’s extraordinary gift of over 9,000 artworks is housed in an A-listed building, considered to be one of Scotland’s finest examples of post-war architecture.
The museum includes one of the finest collections of tapestries and stained glass in the world and one of Europe’s best collections of Degas. Each on its own is internationally significant; together, they combine to create one of the world’s outstanding museums.
The Burrell is currently undergoing a Renaissance Project that includes the refurbishment of the building’s fabric and the redisplay of the Collection itself.
The ambitious refurbishment will create a more energy-efficient and accessible museum, whilst the innovative redisplay of Sir William’s collection will provide a world-class day-out visitor experience, offering unprecedented levels of access and engagement, in a beautiful park setting.
It has also acted as a catalyst for the transformation of Pollok Country Park, the only country park in Glasgow, in which the museum is located. Work with local communities has helped shape the redesign and remove many barriers to access, ensuring that the Burrell will be a place of learning, of inspiration and a museum of which Glasgow can be proud—highlighting the city’s cultural standing in the world.
The Burrell Collection will reopen to the public on March 29, 2022.