E-News
E-News will be sent out four times a year and will highlight current and forthcoming exhibitions and events at the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.
Exhibitions
Burns, Medals and Money
2009 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. more»
Treasures from Dr. Hunter’s Coin Cabinet
Doctor William Hunter put together one of the finest 18th century coin cabinets between 1770 and 1783. more»
Scottish Coins
Scotland issued its own coins for over 500 years from 1136 until the Union with England in 1707. more»
Mackintosh and The Glasgow School of Art
Mackintosh’s involvement with the Glasgow School of Art embraced his student, personal and professional lives. more»
Zig-Zag: The Paths of Robert Burns
Celebrating Homecoming Scotland 2009 and the 250th anniversary of Burns' birth, this major touring exhibition uncovers the myth behind the man widely regarded as Scotland's 'national bard'. more»
The Collector's Art
Works from Two Private Collections. more»
Dürer and Italy
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) of Nuremberg was one of the most successful artists of the Renaissance and the greatest of all printmakers. more»
Amber: Treasures from Poland
From the earliest times, the southern shores of the Baltic Sea have been associated with the gathering, trading and working of amber - a natural substance which has been long valued by man. more»
Aspects of Scottish Art 1860 - 1910
This exhibition illustrates the great diversity of Scottish art in the mid to late 19th century and early 20th century. more»
James Paterson: Works from the Artist’s Studio
Often described as the father of the Glasgow Boys, James Paterson is an important figure within this group of artists. more»
Past, Present and Future
Caring for William Hunter's Prints. more»
Blue and Silver: Whistler and the Thames
Whistler was fascinated by cities and their rivers - London, Venice, Paris and Amsterdam all provided subjects for some of his most significant works. more»
Permanent Displays
A Healing Passion
The Hunterian was founded in 1807 on the collections of the eminent Scottish physician and obstetrician, William Hunter (1718-1783) whose medical collections were the core of his career, museum and success. more»
Hunter: Man, Medic and Collector
This new permanent exhibition tells the story of Dr William Hunter, the Scottish obstetrician, teacher, collector and founder of the Hunterian Museum. more»
Weird and Wonderful
The Hunterian collections contain over a million objects. Some are world-famous such as The Mackintosh House and the Whistler collection. more»
Lord Kelvin: Revolutionary Scientist
This permanent display is based around the life and work of Lord Kelvin - Glasgow’s greatest scientist. more»
News
- The Hunterian launches iPhone app
- Hunterian acquisition in Turner Prize exhibition
- Museum main hall closure
- Homecoming: A gift from Canada
- Major touring exhibition comes to Glasgow
Collections
Notices
All Hunterian venues will close at 4pm on Friday, 11th December 2009 due to a staff event. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Mackintosh House - Limited Access
Due to ongoing refurbishment, there is currently limited access to The Mackintosh House. The principal interiors - hall, dining room and studio-drawing room as well as the information room are open. As the upper floor and exhibition gallery are closed, admission is currently free.
It is recommended you phone 0141 330 5431 in advance of your visit for up-to-date information.
Opening Hours Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm.
For further information on public holiday closures consult the visit section.
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