Updated in October 2026, this Burrell Collection guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see.
The Burrell Collection is a free art museum in Pollok Country Park on the south side of Glasgow, Scotland. It reopened in 2022 after a major refurbishment and was named Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023. This guide was last updated in October 2026 and confirms the free entry, the opening hours, the current car park charges and the free shuttle bus in the park.
Quick facts: the Burrell Collection
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am to 5pm. Friday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. |
| Ticket prices | Free entry. Donations welcome. |
| Address | Pollokshaws Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow G43 1AT |
| Nearest transport or parking | Pollokshaws West train station, a 5-minute walk to the park entrance. Car park: £5 for up to 4 hours. |
| Typical time needed | About 2 hours |
The Burrell Collection opening hours
The museum is open every day. It opens at 10am on Monday to Thursday and Saturday, and at 11am on Friday and Sunday. It closes at 5pm every day. The hours are the same all year, and there are no seasonal changes.
The café is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm, and on Friday and Sunday from 11am to 4.30pm. Last orders for hot food are at 3.15pm, and sandwiches and cakes are available after that.
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The Burrell Collection ticket prices
Entry to the Burrell Collection is free for all ages. You do not need to book. Donations are welcome and can be made at the museum or online.
- General admission: free.
- Car park: £5 for up to 4 hours and £10 for all day, from 10am to 6pm every day.
- Blue badge holders: free parking when the badge is displayed.
- Payment: coins at the pay and display machines, or the RingGo app. RingGo does not accept payment through a QR code.
- Free shuttle bus: the electric shuttle bus in the park costs nothing.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in October 2026.
How to get to the Burrell Collection
The museum is in Pollok Country Park, on the south side of Glasgow. Journeys from the city centre take about 20 minutes by bus or about 10 minutes by train.
- By train: take a direct train from Glasgow Central to Pollokshaws West. The park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road is less than a 5-minute walk. Shawlands station is a 10-minute walk to the same entrance.
- By bus: First Bus routes 57 and 57A stop opposite the park entrance on Pollokshaws Road. Route 3 stops at Shawholm Crescent, and routes 34 and 34A stop opposite Haggswood Avenue.
- By shuttle bus: a free electric shuttle bus links the Pollokshaws Road entrance with the Burrell Collection and Pollok House. It runs every day from 10am to 6.15pm in a 20 to 30 minute loop.
- By car: enter the park at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, via junction 2 of the M77. Cars can no longer drive through the middle of the park.
- By bike: National Cycle Network routes 7 and 75 run through the park. Covered cycle racks are in front of the museum.
Parking at the Burrell Collection
Two public car parks serve the park. The Burrell Collection car park is reached via Pollokshaws Road, and the Riverside car park at Pollok House is reached via Lochinch Road.
Charges apply from 10am to 6pm every day. Spaces are not guaranteed, and once the car parks are full, park staff redirect cars out of the park. Accessible bays are in front of the museum, with 19 bays marked, and parking is free for blue badge holders.
Six electric vehicle charging points are at the Riverside car park near Pollok House. National Trust members do not park free in the Burrell Collection car park.
How long to spend at the Burrell Collection
Plan about 2 hours for a first visit. The museum shows more of the collection than ever before. Allow longer if you want to use the digital displays or take time in Pollok Country Park.
Visitors who walk through the park can add an hour or more. The free shuttle bus saves walking between the entrance, the museum and Pollok House.
Accessibility at the Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection is the first museum in Scotland with two Changing Places toilets. It also has nine other accessible toilets and an accessible lift.
A quiet room is available, and baby feeding space is in the quiet room. The cloakroom is available on request at reception. The free shuttle bus has wheelchair access, with space for one wheelchair at a time.
Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum. Dogs can use the shuttle bus, subject to capacity. The AccessAble website has a full access guide.
What to see at the Burrell Collection
Sir William Burrell and his wife Lady Constance gave their collection of 9,000 objects to Glasgow in 1944. It takes visitors through 6,000 years of history from around the world.
The museum has more than 90 digital displays and new galleries that tell the stories behind the objects. The new displays also tell the story of Sir William Burrell and his family.
The collection holds one of the most significant collections of Chinese art in the UK. Highlights include Chinese dynastic ceramics, such as the Ming Dynasty Meiping Vase from 1368 to 1398.
There are objects from ancient civilisations, including Roman sculpture and Egyptian pottery more than 2,000 years old. The medieval treasures include stained glass, arms and armour and more than 200 tapestries, which rank among the finest in the world. The stained glass Princess Cecily panel dates from about 1484.
The paintings include works by 19th-century French artists such as Manet, Cézanne and Degas. Degas’s The Red Ballet Skirts and Cézanne’s Château de Médan are among the highlights. Other favourites include Rodin’s The Helmet Maker’s Wife and Peploe’s Pink Roses.
Not every highlight is on display at once, because objects are rotated. Free short talks by curators, such as the one on the Hornby Portal, are available online.
Pollok Country Park surrounds the museum. It is Glasgow’s largest park and the city’s only country park, and its Highland cows are a favourite with visitors. Pollok House is also in the park.
Practical visitor tips
| Topic | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | The museum opens at 11am on Fridays and Sundays. The last shuttle from the entrance leaves at 6.15pm. |
| Crowds | The car parks can fill. Take the train to Pollokshaws West or the 57 bus instead. |
| Layout | The cloakroom and café are inside the museum. The shuttle bus links the entrance, the museum and Pollok House. |
| Entry process | No ticket is needed. Ask at reception for the cloakroom. |
| On-site logistics | Pay for parking with coins or RingGo. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum. |
Frequently asked questions about the Burrell Collection
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Burrell Collection free to enter? | Yes. Entry is free for all ages, with donations welcome. |
| Is the Burrell Collection suitable for children? | Yes. It has interactive and immersive displays for visitors of all ages. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for the Burrell Collection? | No. The museum is free to enter without booking. |
| Is the Burrell Collection open on Sundays? | Yes. It opens at 11am and closes at 5pm on Sundays. |
| Is there parking at the Burrell Collection? | Yes. It costs £5 for up to 4 hours or £10 all day. Blue badge holders park free. |
Things to do near the Burrell Collection
- The Riverside Museum: Glasgow’s free transport and technology museum on the River Clyde, about 20 minutes by taxi.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: a free museum with 22 galleries in the West End, about 15 minutes by taxi.
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens: a 27-acre garden with the Kibble Palace glasshouse in the West End, about 25 minutes by taxi.
- The Tenement House: a National Trust for Scotland home in Garnethill, about 20 minutes by taxi.
- The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: a museum beside Glasgow Cathedral, about 20 minutes by taxi.
Alternative attractions
- Pollok House: a house in Pollok Country Park, reached by the free shuttle bus.
- Pollok Country Park: Glasgow’s largest park, with walking trails and Highland cows.
- Queen’s Park: a Victorian park near Shawlands, with a botanical glasshouse and boating pond.
- Shawlands: a neighbourhood between Pollok Country Park and Queen’s Park with shops and cafés.
- National Cycle Network routes 7 and 75: cycling routes that run through Pollok Country Park.
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- What to expect when visiting Glasgow Cathedral.
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- How to get to the National Monument of Scotland on Calton Hill.
- Guides to Edinburgh Old Town attractions: Dynamic Earth, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles’ Cathedral.
