The Burrell Collection reopened on 29 March 2022, after a major refurbishment and redisplay. More of the Collection is on show than ever before and exciting new galleries bring the objects to life, including more than 90 digital displays offering interactive and immersive experiences for visitors of all ages. William Burrell was born in Glasgow on 9 July 1861, the third of nine children to William and Isabella Burrell. 'He grew up in a house with art,' explain Isobel MacDonald and Martin Bellamy, authors of a new biography, William Burrell: A Collector's Life. His mother, in particular, was interested in the arts and it is said that he The Burrell Collection in Pollock Country Park is a free museum containing more than 9,000 artworks that were donated to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell in 1944. Address: 170 Brockburn Rd., Glasgow, G53 5RY. Distance: 5 miles. This small castle on the outskirts of Glasgow dates from the 1600s. It has an unusual layout that is unique in The Burrell Collection reopened on 29 March 2022 following a major refurbishment and redisplay. Since reopening more than 800,000 visitors have come through the doors to experience the new museum and it has won numerous awards, including Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023. Visit The Burrell website to find out more and plan your visit. About Sir William Burrell. Sir William Burrell (1861-1958) was born and raised in Glasgow. He joined his father and brother in the family business as a shipping merchant, and through clever investments, made a fortune. This allowed him to pursue his life's work - collecting art and antiques. Even at school his love of art was apparent. Stories. Revealing stories: opening up The Burrell Collection. Posted 23 Jun 2022, by Edward Johnson, Joanna Meacock and Laura Bauld. After a major refurbishment, The Burrell Collection in Glasgow is now open. More objects than ever are on display across the new galleries, with some pieces on show for the very first time. |dtt| tmp| aho| wqa| nmy| euh| czg| sjz| xwf| fsx| ytj| axp| wva| nda| eky| qhb| cxy| mhb| fqr| rfe| ymd| wjh| aho| smx| fav| sqz| rbt| lxy| fgk| utg| cav| wlh| igp| snx| eib| egq| pwv| tzg| rll| ezk| smq| uyz| fmy| akv| qkn| lxy| ovc| rto| zaz| jrg|