Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow

Are you an art lover? Why not come and visit Scotland’s oldest public museum? The Hunterian Art Gallery was founded in 1807, however, it moved from the city centre to the new University of Glasgow buildings in the west end. Their art collections are internationally recognised, with Hunter and Whistler’s collections being some of the most famous. Although, the gallery prides itself on its collections of exclusively Scottish art. These include works like the “Glasgow Boys”, and some by Robin Phillipson.

How can I get to the Hunterian Art Gallery from Glasgow city centre?

The Gallery is located at the University of Glasgow, which is easily accessible by bus and subway. The nearest Subway station is Byres road or Kelvinbridge.

The art gallery also has exhibitions throughout the year, some of these include their Mackintosh’s house exhibitions. This is a perfect opportunity to explore some uniquely Scottish designs and art. The Hunterian is located in the heart of the University of Glasgow’s campus, so while visiting the Gallery, there is an opportunity to explore the University and the Hunterian Museum.

  • The gift shop is available
  • Cafe is open
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Opening hours from 10 am till 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday
  • The zoology museum is open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday
  • Most admission is free other than the Mackintosh house which is an £8 / £6 concession
  • Free tours are available from 10 am till 3:30 pm depending on the day of the week
  • All tours last approximately 20 minutes

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