Burrell Bites Bonanza!

Discover the stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in The Burrell Collection at this special day of bite-sized talks. 

Throughout the day, volunteer guides will share short introductions to a wide range of treasures from the collection, including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, arms and armour, textiles and decorative arts.

Drop in and choose from any of the three concurrent talks, starting every 30 minutes, exploring objects and artworks spanning centuries and cultures from around the world. 

From Rodin sculptures and medieval stained glass to Islamic ceramics, Ancient Egyptian stonework and Impressionist paintings, there's something to interest everyone!

10.30am to 4.00pm, with new talks beginning every 30 minutes across three locations. 

Object talks include:

10:30am - St.Roche and St. Thomas Becket | Warwick Vase |Trumpeter of the Lancers

11:00am - Tudi Gong | Solomon and Sheba | Pyramidion 

11:30am - Henry VIII | Roses in a Champagne Glass | Highland weapons

12:00pm - Fortune Jar | Jean D'Aire | Runstav

12:30pm Judgement of Paris cassoni | Lady’s Head from Palmyra |Chinese Bells

13:00pm Boppard Windows | Islamic flower plates | Saint Mary of Egypt

13:30pm  Infanta Margarita | Babylonian Lion Head | Lajvardina

14:00pm L'implorante Camille Claudel | Portrait of Elizabeth Wriothesley | John the Baptist panels 

14:30pm Jetty at Trouville | Pelican in her Piety | Mycenaean Chalices

15:00pm 17th Century Woman's Shoes |Aughton Angel | Ming and their Blue and White

15:30pm Bury Chest | Bronze statue of a young man | Christ Disputing with the Doctors

16:00pm Suzani | The Hammerman |St John the Evangelist panels

All talks are free. Visitors are welcome to drop in and attend as many talks as they wish throughout the day.