Hunterian Art Gallery
Hunterian Art Gallery
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Hunterian Art Gallery boasts one of the most distinguished public art collections in Scotland with works ranging from Rubens and Rembrandt to the Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys. It also features an outdoor sculpture courtyard with a small display of modern works by British artists, one of the world’s best collections of the work of James McNeill Whistler, the largest single holding of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Mackintosh House.
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- GusCraigStockport, United Kingdom538 contributionsGreat little art galleryCalled in on after walking up from Central station. Decent little gallery not the biggest and when we called in they had just closed down one of the special exhibitions. Enjoyable hour spent round and for any art decco/ macintosh fans I guess visiting the macintosh house recreation would be an essential.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 24 May 2024
- SuzieBWorcester, United Kingdom10 contributionsHumterian Art Gallery & Mackintosh HouseThis is a short walk from the Kelvingrove museum (10 minutes). Free admission. So glad we made the effort to visit. Some quality paintings on display, old masters and modern. Took one hour to look around. We also went to the Mackintosh House (admission charge). Oh wow, fantastic to see the original furniture and interior designs. Its not really suitable for children as you are not allowed to touch the furniture. Mackintosh has left a design legacy that is known around the world. We didn't have time to visit the Hunterian museum.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 July 2024
- ESVincentHong Kong, China1,123 contributionsSmall but mightyThe Hunterian Art gallery is small but very impressive. The collection of paintings is wonderfully eccentric from Whistlers to the Glasgow School, from Corot to the Dutch School but what makes this gallery so interesting is the very thoughtful approach to curation. Interesting commentary and juxtaposition forces you to consider differing aspects of art. Then of course there is the lovely Macintosh House. A great little gallery that provides real insight. Brill and its free!Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 August 2024
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Alpaca19
Home Counties262 contributions
July 2023
Interesting art collection with a few standout pieces. But the display is absolutely maddening: the labels next to each piece are printed in a small font in a pale colour, on a background colour that mirrors the wall colour, so that they are nearly impossible to read. On our visit, each room had about a half dozen visitors, and all of us had our faces about an inch away from the labels, peering and squinting and trying to read them. This is just ridiculous - Hunterian, please improve the labelling.
Written 15 August 2023
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516rachela
Glasgow, UK133 contributions
July 2023 • Solo
I really enjoyed visiting this gallery. I have mixed views on the "experimental" approach to displaying the art. I didn't enjoy the first room so much, the booklets provided didn't seem to match what I could see and while I could see the logic behind not displaying the information, I personally found this a barrier to the experience. I thought the "pairing" room, where art was displayed with a partner, was really interesting and I feel I learned a lot from the information on display. Efforts made to challenge our assumptions about what makes "good" art, which was really refreshing.
My suggestion would be that the information was quite small so a larger text would be helpful. Some rooms had benches but others didn't. A staff member very kindly got me a portable chair- which are great but not the easiest to manoeuvre around as you walk so more benches please! :) I was asked to use the lockers for my bag, which I was fine with, but had to ask for help with unlocking it and I don't think I'm alone in finding them confusing- better instructions for the lockers are needed. Toilets are available by the lockers, which can be accessed on the lower floor by lift or stairs.
My suggestion would be that the information was quite small so a larger text would be helpful. Some rooms had benches but others didn't. A staff member very kindly got me a portable chair- which are great but not the easiest to manoeuvre around as you walk so more benches please! :) I was asked to use the lockers for my bag, which I was fine with, but had to ask for help with unlocking it and I don't think I'm alone in finding them confusing- better instructions for the lockers are needed. Toilets are available by the lockers, which can be accessed on the lower floor by lift or stairs.
Written 15 July 2023
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keefyisback
London, UK187 contributions
Jan 2023
the gallery would have been excellent withoutout the original house inside the purpose built outer shell but there is so much to see. there are more Whsitelers than i have ever seen in one pace and neatly displayed and set with other paintings to highlight points being made. Colourists and some masters plus exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Written 7 February 2023
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Mary M
Exeter, UK63 contributions
May 2023
As well as the Mackintosh House, this lovely gallery houses some of my favourite portraits and Whistler paintings. Bus stops right outside. No cafe though, so if you are in need of sustenance, pop across the road to the University Postgraduate Centre which has a sweet little cafe open to all.
Written 19 May 2023
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Jay B
Fairhope, AL1,073 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Unfortunately, we arrived at the gallery too late to enjoy the extensive collection. But we were able to peruse the gift shop, and wow, were we impressed. They have numerous unique items and we purchased a beautiful Mackintosh stained glass piece, which is now proudly displayed in our home.
Written 7 August 2023
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mw_bourne
Cheltenham, UK31 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
A return visit. Would still recommend the gallery and especially Mackintosh House. However, sadly fewer Whistlers are now displayed than previously and painting labels (which are not sadly included in first two rooms) have a very small type face making them hard to read, especially given lighting.
Written 14 August 2023
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JN65
Liverpool, UK358 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
As others have noted as well, the presentation of the art in this gallery is unusual and not only did it not work for us, we found it quite annoying.
Empty spaces on the walls waiting for the next great piece to present itself. Really?
That said, there are some good pieces and plenty to interest here...so wouldn't put anyone off going.
If you think skilful curating should help people to enjoy what's on offer, you might not be a fan either. If you're ok with being preached at and with gimics, you might agree with the curators here that they've found a ground breaking formula.
The Mackintosh House is worth a look if you're a fan of his work.
Empty spaces on the walls waiting for the next great piece to present itself. Really?
That said, there are some good pieces and plenty to interest here...so wouldn't put anyone off going.
If you think skilful curating should help people to enjoy what's on offer, you might not be a fan either. If you're ok with being preached at and with gimics, you might agree with the curators here that they've found a ground breaking formula.
The Mackintosh House is worth a look if you're a fan of his work.
Written 23 June 2024
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ESVincent
Hong Kong, China1,123 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The Hunterian Art gallery is small but very impressive. The collection of paintings is wonderfully eccentric from Whistlers to the Glasgow School, from Corot to the Dutch School but what makes this gallery so interesting is the very thoughtful approach to curation. Interesting commentary and juxtaposition forces you to consider differing aspects of art.
Then of course there is the lovely Macintosh House. A great little gallery that provides real insight. Brill and its free!
Then of course there is the lovely Macintosh House. A great little gallery that provides real insight. Brill and its free!
Written 4 August 2024
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oayes
The Hague, The Netherlands195 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
I was basically clueless about Charles Rennie Mackintosh before this trip but learned a great deal from the gallery and house tour. A particular worker, Nigel, was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable that we gained much more appreciation from the back stories. What gorgeous modernist/art nouveau aesthetics! The Hunterian Gallery was also a nice collection.
Written 21 July 2022
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GusCraig
Stockport, UK538 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Called in on after walking up from Central station. Decent little gallery not the biggest and when we called in they had just closed down one of the special exhibitions. Enjoyable hour spent round and for any art decco/ macintosh fans I guess visiting the macintosh house recreation would be an essential.
Written 24 May 2024
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What is the subject of the lunchtime short talk tomorrow November 1st 2016
Written 31 October 2016
Sorry I don't know the answer. I was only in Glasgow 2 days last month on a short break. I do not live there and so do not keep up to date on what's on.
Written 31 October 2016
We are visiting Glasgow for 1 day. My 17 year old son loves comics the DC and Marvel ones. Do you think the Hunterian art gallery comic axhibition is worth taking him too ? Thank you
Written 23 May 2016
Not sure since we didn't actually go to the show but it should be worth it as Scottish comics are great eg the Beano and the Dandy,
Written 7 June 2016
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