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Amber: Treasures from Poland
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Exhibitions

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»

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»

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

Lord Kelvin: Revolutionary Scientist
This permanent display is based around the life and work of Lord Kelvin - Glasgow's greatest scientist.  more»

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»


Notices

Museum main hall closure
The Hunterian Museum main hall is currently closed to the public to allow for the installation of a new roof but other areas of the Museum are open. For an update on what is currently on display please call 0141 330 4221

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