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Burrell Collection

The Burrell Collection is a museum in Glasgow, Scotland, managed by Glasgow Museums. It houses the art collection of Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. The museum opened in 1983 and reopened on 29 March 2022 following a major refurbishment. It was announced as the winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year in July 2023. It is the only…

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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Established
1983 (1983)
Visitors
563,446 in 2025

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related to Claims for Nazi-looted art · 23
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related to Awards for the original building · 15
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related to External links · 13
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related to Transport links · 8
Burrell Collection → Glasgow Central, National Trust, Pollok Country Park, Pollok House, Pollokshaws West, Scotland, Sundays, The
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Burrell Collection → 1983 (1983)
Location · 1
Burrell Collection → Glasgow, Scotland

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