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The Burrell’s renaissance will ensure that this world-class Collection and its home is protected for future generations to enjoy. When the Burrell reopens, more of this celebrated Collection and the fascinating stories behind it will be revealed.
The remarkable Collection holds treasures from all over the world:
• Pottery and porcelain produced in China over a 5,000-year period are represented in the Burrell Collection, making it one of the most significant collections of Chinese art in the UK.
• Paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cézanne and over 20 paintings by Degas.
• Medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour and over 200 tapestries which rank amongst the finest tapestries anywhere in the world.
Sir William Burrell was a highly successful business man and international art collector. He and his wife Constance generously gifted their Collection of some 9,000 objects to Glasgow in 1944. The opening of the specially built Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park in 1983 served as a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Glasgow as a major cultural city. Once again, Burrell’s great legacy will help to transform Glasgow as the reopening of the Burrell 2020 will play an important role in Glasgow’s wider Tourism and Visitor Plan to increase visitor numbers by one million by 2023.
This is a major project with a cost of approximately £66 million. We are enormously grateful for the support this ambitious project has received so far. This is your opportunity to be part of this exciting and inspiring project. We invite you to help us transform this internationally significant Collection by donating and helping us on our exciting journey to unveil the newly refurbished Burrell Collection.
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Sir William Burrell left his mark on the world, both as a highly successful businessman and as an international art collector and philanthropist. His gift to the people of Glasgow cannot be underestimated. The Burrell Collection is well known not only in Britain but around the world as a fine example of how one man’s vision to benefit his community and country can be realized so successfully. As the city unveils plans for a full refurbishment and redisplay of the Burrell Collection, we have the opportunity to fully realize the collection’s potential on a global stage.
Support the Burrell Collection Refurbishment
Please support us in our ambition to make the Burrell Collection one of Scotland’s leading heritage attractions for generations to come. All levels of donations are gratefully accepted and will make an important contribution to this important project.
Donate online today, or to find out more about the project please contact the Burrell Renaissance campaign team. You can call us on 0141 276 9515 or email supportus@glasgowlife.org.uk
Location
Pollokshaws Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, G43 1AT
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Spotlight loans and themed exhibitions
Whilst the Burrell is being refurbished, works from the Collection will be shared with audiences in Glasgow and beyond through loans and tours.
Find out more about our exhibitions