Themed tours at The Burrell Collection

 Join our expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours. No booking required, join us by the tour meeting point screen near reception.

For a full list of upcoming tours, please see below;

26 September 12.30pm | Some Burrell Mothers and other Women | We will be looking at women related to William Burrell, mothers depicted in  paintings and sculptures and the artists who painted them, and women makers of arts and crafts from all around the world.

03 October 12:30pm | Great Sages | Philosophies and religions from East and West that have changed the world, all seen in wonderful objects in the Burrell Collection.

07 October 14:00pm | Table Glassware | A detailed look at the fabulous table glass collection.

10 October 12.30pm |Wars of the Roses | The Wars of the Roses was a civil war fought from 1455 to 1487, between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne, which finally ending with the stable Tudor reign. Find out more about this extra-ordinary time through objects in the Burrell Collection.

17 October 12.30pm | A Short History of China through its Ceramics| This tour will cover some 2000yrs from the Han dynasty to the Quing, from glazed earthen ware to porcelains painted with enamel.

24 October 12.30pm | A Stitch in Time | A look at the superb amateur embroideries crafted during the 17th century Civil War period in England.

31 October 12.30pm | Death and Mourning Gallery | A detailed look at the fascinating objects in the Friendship and Adornment galleries.

Single Object Talks:

10 October 13.00pm | 46.27 David & Bathsheba Tapestry