Experts' Choice Award The Burrell Collection
What the experts agree on
Sir William Burrell's vast, eclectic collection—from Chinese porcelain to Cézanne—shines in a glass-walled building designed to blend with Pollok Park's tranquil setting, a must-see just outside Glasgow.
“The 1983 building was designed with large glass walls so that the items on display could relate to their surroundings in Pollok Country Park: art and nature, supposedly in perfect harmony.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "One of Glasgow's top attractions, this outstanding museum 3 miles out of town houses everything from Chinese porcelain and medieval furniture to paintings by Cézanne." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This collection is a must-see on two accounts: the venue, Pollock Park, is the town's largest park and an oasis of freshness and tranquillity." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Travelers express astonishment at this museum's near pitch-perfection. Burrell Collection's glass walls not only encase a variety of objects and artworks...you'll find everything from Chinese ceramics" Full review
The Guardian "Objects acquired by the shipping magnate William Burrell make up one of the biggest privately amassed collections in the world...highlights range from ancient Chinese porcelain to 20-plus paintings"
Independent "The Burrell Collection is a seriously impressive museum...visitors can take in the art collection of Sir William Burrell and Lady Burrell and also enjoy the temporary exhibitions."
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Frommer's "This custom-built museum houses close to 9,000 treasures left to the City of Glasgow by wealthy industrialist Sir William Burrell in 1958...many come here just to see major works by Degas, Cézanne." Full review
New York Times "Burrell Collection shop stocks an abundance of Scottish-themed art trinkets and prints"
Rough Guide "An inspired and eclectic art collection displayed in a harmonious purpose-built museum in Pollok Park"
Independent "The incredible range of free attractions includes Degas and Dali at the Burrell Collection"
Lonely Planet "Set inside Pollok Country Park, the stunning Burrell Collection displays all manner of art, amassed by wealthy industrialist Sir William Burrell, who collected from his teens until his..."
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