The Hunterian
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William Hunter's original collection was assembled to 'improve knowledge of the world'.
The University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery first opened its doors in 1807. Not only was it Scotland’s first public museum, but it was also the first in Britain with a gallery of paintings. Its founder, Dr William Hunter, was a pioneering obstetrician and teacher and his vast and varied private collection forms the cornerstone of the museum today.
The gallery is famous for its Whistler and Mackintosh collections and has a wide range of works on show, from Rubens and Rembrandt to the Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys. It also features important works by leading contemporary artists, an outdoor sculpture courtyard with a selection of works by British artists, and the Mackintosh House, the reassembled interiors from the Glasgow home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh
Visitor information
Address
University Of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G12 8QQ
01413 304221
Opening times
The Hunterian Museum returns to normal opening hours from 11 June. The Hunterian Art Gallery will partially reopen on 11 June with all spaces* open from 9 July.
*The Mackintosh House remains closed for now. We will provide updates as soon as possible.
Mon - Closed
Tues - Sat - 10am - 5pm
Sun - 11am - 4pm
Exclusions and safety measures
A range of safety measures have been put in place in line with Scottish Government guidelines. As well as pre-booked timed entry, we have introduced hand sanitising stations, screens at our welcome desks, enhanced cleaning and one way routes to help with physical distancing. We would ask all our visitors to wear a face covering to minimise any risk.
*The Mackintosh House remains closed for now because of physical distancing guidelines. We’re sorry about that but will keep you updated and give you a reopening date as soon as possible.
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