News Archive



A passion for Rembrandt at The Hunterian

Rembrandt provides the focus for a major new exhibition at The Hunterian in 2012.

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Contemporary art and the heart of a hero

The life, death and legend of iconic Scottish explorer David Livingstone is a source of creative fascination for two Dutch artists, whose new international research project into the ‘afterlife’ of the trees associated with the great explorer, is to be shown at The Hunterian.

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Kirsty Wark makes Friends with The Hunterian

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has launched a new ‘Friends’ scheme and broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark has become its very first member.

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MUSE Tours of The Hunterian

The Hunterian is delighted to introduce a new programme of daily gallery tours led by our MUSEs (Museum University Student Educators).

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New developments at The Hunterian

2011 is an exciting year for The Hunterian.

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Upgrading the Zoology Museum

The Hunterian Zoology Museum is currently closed to the public for upgrades to collections access.

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New opening hours from 10 September

The Hunterian will change to new opening hours, including Sunday opening, from 10 September 2011.

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Old museum looks for new Friends…

‘The Antonine Wall: Rome’s Final Frontier’ gallery is not the only thing that is new at The Hunterian this September.

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New exhibition celebrates J. D. Fergusson

Three important paintings by the Scottish Colourists will be seen in Scotland for the first time this autumn. The trio, on loan from the French Government, will form part of a major exhibition at the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Art Gallery.

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Special Fergusson events at The Hunterian

If you haven’t visited the critically acclaimed ‘Colour, Rhythm and Form: J. D. Fergusson and France’ exhibition at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Art Gallery, then perhaps a series of special related events taking place this November will tempt you?

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The Romans are coming...

On 16 September 2011, The Hunterian will open a new Roman gallery, The Antonine Wall: Rome’s Final Frontier, which showcases a unique collection of spectacular monumental sculpture and other Roman artefacts recovered from the Antonine Wall.

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Breaking the Renaissance Code at The Hunterian

The University of Glasgow is home to an unrivalled collection of emblem books.

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