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;

02 October at 12:30 | Hidden Treasures at The Burrell | Our Collection is full of unique & very rare objects, all hiding in plain sight.

09 October at 12:30 | From Myth to History | Stories and objects from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome that trace origins of western civilisation. The early stories were myths and legends, but later ones attempt to give more accurate accounts of historical events.

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

18 October at 14:00 | Medieval Times |The fascinating medieval period is well represented in the Burrell Collection. Come and find out about some of these wonderful objects.

23 October at 12:30 | Power and Performance - some women’s stories in the Burrell | A tour around some of the collections pieces celebrating female art and experience

30 October at 12:30 | All The Saints | The Burrell has lots of saints on display in sculpture, stained Glass and textiles. Come and find out about some of them!

Please note that these tours are not intended for school groups. If you would like more information on booking an educational visit, please visit this page to view our full available programme.