Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Date 30th May - 26th Jun 2025 12.30pm - 1.00pm Price Free 16+ years Location The Burrell Collection View map

 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;


30 May at 14:00 | Upstairs Gallery | A look at some of the fabulous objects in the upper floor craft galleries at the Burrell.

05 June at 12:30 | The Silk Roads | For centuries prior to the discovery of the Americas, fame and fortune were to be found in the East, on the Silk Roads and sea routes that spanned China, Persia and the Graeco-Roman world. The Burrell Collection holds a rich selection of some of these treasures that once travelled the Silk Roads - come and find out more.

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

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

19 June 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.

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

26 June at 12:30 | Islamic Art | Follow the history of 1000 years of Islamic Art through the fabulous collection at the Burrell.


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.