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 Hunterian Museum Main/Gilbert-Scott Building University Avenue Glasgow University Tel: 0141 330 4221 www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk |
The Hunterian Museum
    
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The Hunterian Museum is
collated from a collection started by William Hunter whose collection
of anatomical specimens diversified through time to include items
such as coins and medallions. The museum also includes a collection
of rocks and minerals, zoological specimens, a human anatomical collection
and a collection of coins and medals. In 1783 William Hunters collection was gifted to Glasgow University along with funding to build a suitable building to house the collection. In 1807 this was to become Scotland's first museum that was open to the public. A mere 200 years after Glasgow University started accumulating its art collection, William Whitfield's Hunterian art gallery was first opened to the public in 1980. Over the years many individuals and organisations have donated works to the gallery. The Gallery now has a collection of international importance. The University of Glasgow's art collection is housed in the Hunterian Gallery making it available for study and for pleasure. Lottery funding helps to provide the education programme and wide range of exhibitions. A collection of 3000 drawings and 35000 prints from greats such as Mackintosh and Whistler are contained in the print room. Drawing and watercolours date from the 18th-20th centuries and the main focus is on English and Scottish art. Prints are from a vast array of European countries and include works by J.M.W. Turner, Muirhead Bone, Nanteuil, and Mezzotints by John Smith. |
Tel: (+44) 0141 332 2503
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