'This Unrivalled Collection': The Hunterian’s first catalogue
15 March - 11 August 2013
Hunterian Art Gallery
Admission £5.00 (£3.00 concession)
In 1813, Captain James Laskey (c. 1760 - 1829) published his ‘General Account of the Hunterian Museum’. The comprehensive volume described all the objects in the old Hunterian Museum, creating the first ever Hunterian catalogue and visitor guide. Laskey was an enigmatic character who served in the 21st Kirkcubright and Wigton Milita. He was also a collector, dealer and author in natural history and antiquities. As a donor to The Hunterian, Laskey was seen as supporter and contributor, as well as a commentator. This Unrivalled Collection celebrates Laskey’s great endeavour and highlights the long history of The Hunterian and the breadth of its collections. The exhibition brings together various objects from across the collections which were displayed together in the old Hunterian Museum, including the cast of the Rosetta Stone, a Renaissance shield, insect cabinets, works of art and coins and medals. More
Hagar and the Angel
15 September 2012 - 25 August 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. More...
The Antonine Wall: Rome’s Final Frontier
Hunterian Museum
Admission free
This new permanent gallery showcases a unique collection of monumental sculpture and other Roman artefacts recovered from the Antonine Wall - one of the UK’s most important Roman monuments. Featuring eighteen distance slabs, on display together for the first time, the gallery also displays a rich array of military and civilian artefacts from the wall, some exclusive to Roman Britain. More...
A Healing Passion: Medicine in Glasgow Past and Present
Hunterian Museum
Admission free
Covering historical and contemporary aspects of medicine in Glasgow, this permanent interactive exhibition explores major and lesser known figures in medicine, showcasing their achievements. Of particular interest are William Hunter’s original 18th century anatomical specimens, Joseph Lister’s carbolic spray, some of the first X-Ray films made by John MacIntyre, and one of the first ultrasound scanners ever developed. More...
Lord Kelvin: Revolutionary Scientist
Hunterian Museum
Admission free
Based around the life and work of Lord Kelvin, Glasgow’s greatest scientist, this permanent exhibition is a mix of original scientific instruments and demonstrations. It brings together a world-famous collection of historical items and merges them with modern technology to show how solving problems in physics 150 years ago led to practical inventions which have transformed our lives today. More...