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;

03 July at 12:30 | Themes in Medieval Stained Glass | Sir William Burrell built a collection of medieval and early renaissance stained glass from a time before diamond cutting became available and the Church was the chief consumer.

09 July at 13:30 | Upstairs Gallery | A look at some of the fabulous objects in the upper floor craft galleries at the Burrell.

10 July at 12:30 | Lovers | What's love got to do with it? Join this tour and find out!

17 July 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.

24 July at 12:30 | The Silk Roads | For centuries the Silk Roads spanned China, Persia and the West. The Burrell Collection holds a rich selection of treasures from this exotic world - come and find out more.

30 July at 13:30 | Upstairs Gallery | A look at some of the fabulous objects in the upper floor craft galleries at the Burrell.

31 July at 12:30 | Crafts of the Past | A walk through the history of craft techniques on the Burrell upper floor galleries.