Modern Medals
15 July - 23 September 2012
Hunterian Museum
Featuring almost 1000 modern art medals from all over the world, this exhibition showcases the amazing diversity of this type of miniature sculpture, now recognised as an art form in its own right. This is the first exhibition of its kind to be held in Scotland and provides an enlightening introduction to this little known modern art form. More...

Rembrandt and the Passion
15 September – 2 December 2012
Hunterian Art Gallery
Admission charge

This autumn, The Hunterian will stage one of the most significant international exhibitions in its 200 year history. Rembrandt and the Passion offers visitors a unique opportunity to see one of The Hunterian's most important paintings, Rembrandt's Sketch for the Entombment alongside a number of key international loans, including masterpieces never seen before in Scotland. Breaking new ground in scholarly research, the exhibition will also present the results of recent scientific analysis of Rembrandt’s painting. A must see exhibition about one of Europe's greatest painters and printmakers. More...

Hagar and the Angel
15 September 2012 - 27 January 2013
Hunterian Art Gallery
Admission free

A celebration of The Hunterian's holding of works by John and Alexander Runciman, two of the most talented 18th century Scottish artists. Their work and influences are set within the context of other important British artists of the time. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a recent addition to our collection - Hagar and the Angel by John Runciman (1744-1769) - given to The Hunterian as part of the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.