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Tue, 23 May 2023 08:00:00 BST

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Rethinking the Hunterian Art Gallery

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

In April 2023, The Hunterian will reveal a full redisplay of its art gallery, framing questions about how these amazing collections and wonderful spaces can be more meaningful to more people.

Hunterian coins reveal lost Roman Emperor

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

New research on ancient gold coins from The Hunterian collection at the University of Glasgow has revealed a long-lost Roman Emperor named Sponsian.

Scotland’s largest gold nugget now on display at The Hunterian

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is now home to the largest gold nugget found in Scotland in over 400 years.

First solo exhibition in Scotland by Elizabeth Price announced for November 2022 and to focus on Glasgow’s textile heritage

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian are pleased to announce details of the first exhibition in Scotland by Turner Prize winning artist Elizabeth Price.

The Hunterian announced as co-commissioning partner for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programme

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has been appointed as one of five co-commissioning partners for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programme.

Hunterian receives funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian is one of ten museums to receive funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund.

Alexandra Bircken’s 'The Doctor' donated to The Hunterian

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Alexandra Bircken’s 'The Doctor' donated to The Hunterian in Glasgow through the Valeria Napoleone XX Contemporary Art Society Scheme.

The Hunterian receives ‘Girl with Butterflies’ on behalf of the nation

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

'Girl with Butterflies', a rare watercolour by Frances Macdonald McNair, has been acquired for the nation through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme.

Lifting the lid on Whistler

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:00:00 BST

A major new exhibition opening at The Hunterian in July explores the art and legacy of American-born artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903).

Hunterian to premiere new work from Jimmy Robert

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 BST

'Tobacco Flower' is a major body of new work by Jimmy Robert, made especially for Glasgow International.

New appointments at The Hunterian

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Rutherford as Curator of Zoology and Anatomy and Ellen Fenton as Head of Audience Engagement and Experience.

Busts enhance Hunterian sculpture holdings

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Long term loans of two important 18th-century busts have transformed The Hunterian holdings of historical sculpture.

Mary Queen of Scots: The Making of an Icon Podcast

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Fans of the Mary Queen of Scots Project will be delighted to hear that Anne Dulau-Beveridge and Dr Steven Reid feature in the latest edition of the ‘Tudor History and Travel Show’ podcast.

What is your wish for 2021?

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Ricefield Arts launch online wishing tree in partnership with Kelvin Hall.

New publication to accompany 'Old Ways New Roads'

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

A new publication to accompany the forthcoming exhibition 'Old Ways New Roads: Travels in Scotland 1720-1832' is available to buy now.

New direction for 'Old Ways New Roads'

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian’s next major exhibition, 'Old Ways New Roads: Travels in Scotland 1720–1832', has had a bit of a bumpy ride over the past few months.

Rare Frances Macdonald McNair painting gifted to The Hunterian

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian has just acquired a marvellous watercolour by Frances Macdonald McNair titled 'Girl with Butterflies'.

New display celebrates 150 years of the Gilbert Scott building

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

A fascinating new Hunterian display celebrates 150 years of the University of Glasgow’s Gilbert Scott building – home to the Hunterian Museum.

New Eardley website goes live

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:00:00 BST

A new official website dedicated to artist Joan Eardley (1921-1963) has been launched ahead of the centenary of her birth in 2021.

A Mary Queen of Scots Christmas!

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The approach of Christmas, various states of lockdown and the need for indoor-based festive projects has inspired the ‘Mary Queen of Scots Christmas Ornaments Craft Challenge'!

Hunterian appoints new Curator of Discomfort

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 BST

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Zandra Yeaman as Curator of Discomfort at The Hunterian.

Life and work of Joan Eardley to be celebrated in 2021

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:00:00 BST

Scottish Women and the Arts Research Network to mark the centenary of Eardley’s birth.

Hunterian receives support from Contemporary Art Society’s Rapid Response Fund

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian is amongst six UK museums to receive support from the Contemporary Art Society’s Rapid Response Fund.

A Month of Mary Queen of Scots

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:00:00 BST

A series of fascinating new blog posts are now online as part of the 'Mary Queen of Scots’ project led by Dr Steven Reid, Senior Lecturer in Scottish History at University of Glasgow and Hunterian Curator Anne Dulau-Beveridge.

The Hunterian launches Mackintosh House 360° virtual tour

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has launched a 360° virtual tour of the Mackintosh House, the Glasgow home of Scottish architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Hunterian project features on BBC 'Culture in Quarantine'

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:00 BST

A major Hunterian project is being promoted by BBC arts 'Culture in Quarantine' which aims to bring 'arts and culture into your home' during lockdown.

Exploration show reveals tales of expedition triumph and tragedy

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A new exhibition, now open at the Hunterian Museum, reveals fascinating tales of expedition triumph and tragedy.

Hunterian to premiere new work from artist Alex Impey

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:00:36 GMT

This November, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow will premiere new work from visual artist Alex Impey.

A Gift to Glasgow from New York

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:00:00 BST

A new exhibition at The Hunterian celebrates the gift of over 70 works from the collection of distinguished gallery director and art collector Phillip A. Bruno.

Hunterian exhibition explores Gaelic identities

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:00:00 BST

A new exhibition opening at The Hunterian in October will consider what Gaelic identity means in 21st century Scotland.

New Georgina Starr film to launch at Glasgow International

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:00:00 BST

A major new film co-commissioned by The Hunterian will launch as part of next year’s Glasgow International.

Sensory backpacks now available in Hunterian Museum

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 BST

Two sensory backpacks are available for visitors with sensory needs.

The Hunterian strengthens team to deliver ambitious strategy

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has announced eight new staff appointments.

The Hunterian awarded funding for 'Curating Discomfort'

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 08:00:00 BST

A new Hunterian project has received funding from Museums Galleries Scotland, the national development body for Scotland’s museums.

T. rex in Town is venue for surprise proposal!

Tue, 21 May 2019 08:00:00 BST

Love was in the air at Kelvin Hall on Sunday morning when the T. rex in Town exhibition became the venue for a very special proposal!

The German Revolution at The Hunterian Art Gallery

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A current exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery offers a rare opportunity to see key works from The Hunterian's pioneering collection of German Expressionist prints.

Autism-friendly pre-visit visual resource pilot

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian is looking for feedback on an Autism-friendly pre-visit visual resource for the Hunterian Museum.

New PhD opportunity announced

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A new three year PhD is being offered jointly within the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History, and The Hunterian.

Glasgow will face off with a new dinosaur as Trix the T.rex comes to Town

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:30:00 GMT

Visitors to Glasgow will get an amazing opportunity to see one of the best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons when it visits Scotland on the last leg of its European tour.

Hunterian hosts Burns Night at the Museum

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Children and their families are being invited to a special 'Burns Night at the Museum' at the Hunterian Museum on Sunday, 27 January, 2019.

Hunterian Director appointed to Museums Galleries Scotland Board

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Steph Scholten, Director of The Hunterian, has been appointed to the board of Museums Galleries Scotland.

‘Byzantium’ celebrates a golden age of coinage

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A new exhibition, now open at the Hunterian Museum, reveals the fascinating coinage of the Byzantine Empire.

Last chance to see Hunter, a new acquisition and Christmas opening

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Visitors can still enjoy a number of exhibitions and events at The Hunterian over Christmas and into the New Year.

New grant will increase access to Mackintosh House

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian has been awarded £30,000 from Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) to create a new interpretation space for the Mackintosh House.

Five Star Kelvin Hall recognised by VisitScotland

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Kelvin Hall has been awarded a five-star rating from Scotland’s national tourism organisation.

'Whistler and Nature' opens at Compton Verney

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 08:00:00 BST

Works from The Hunterian collection are now on display as part of a new exhibition at Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park in Warwickshire.

New exhibition marks Hunter Tercentenary (and reveals how he helped shape modern museums)

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:00:00 BST

A major new exhibition at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, will mark an important anniversary in the history of Scotland’s oldest public museum.

Conserving Canvas

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:14:00 BST

The Getty Foundation has awarded £115,000 to the University of Glasgow's College of Arts and The Hunterian for Conserving Canvas, a three year training project led by Dr Christina Young.

Change to Mackintosh House visitor access

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:00:00 BST

Access to the Mackintosh House at The Hunterian is now self-guided, allowing more visitors to experience the popular attraction.

The Hunterian hosts Universeum 2018

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has hosted the most successful Universeum Network Meeting to date, at Kelvin Hall on 13 – 15 June 2018.

Happy Birthday Mackintosh!

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:00:00 BST

Visit the Mackintosh House for £1.50 on 7 June 2018.

Project funding for Hunterian related research

Mon, 21 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

A project that will focus on items from The Hunterian collections has been funded through the Scottish Universities Research Collections Associate Scheme.

Major boost to museum skills training in Glasgow

Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow is benefitting from new funding awarded to a collaborative partnership in the city to develop vocational skills within its museums.

New Mackintosh Curator for The Hunterian

Thu, 10 May 2018 16:00:00 BST

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Joseph Sharples as Mackintosh Curator at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow.

Hunterian to receive over £2.1 million in SFC funding

Wed, 09 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is to receive £2.178 million in funding, it was announced yesterday.

Hunterian shows Ulrike Ottinger retrospective as part of Glasgow International

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:00:00 BST

'Still Moving' profiles the influential filmmaker and artist Ulrike Ottinger, whose work has rarely been exhibited in the UK.

Transatlantic Connections - Hunterian exhibition brings Harvard's historic treasures to Glasgow

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:00:00 BST

A major new exhibition at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, has brought rare items from Harvard University’s extraordinary collections to Scotland for the first time.

Take pride in university museums open to all

Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Hunterian Director Steph Scholten reflects on the Scottish museum landscape six months into post.

Increase to admission charge for Mackintosh House

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:00:00 GMT

From 23 January 2018 full price admission to the Mackintosh House will increase from £5.00 to £6.00.

Hunterian awarded £200,000 from Art Fund’s Moving Image Fund

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has been awarded £200,000 from the Art Fund’s Moving Image Fund, which helps museums build their collections of artists’ film and video.

Temporary closure of The Mackintosh House

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian’s Mackintosh House will close for a short period of refurbishment from Tuesday 21 November 2017.

Fantasy Night at the Museum

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian will play host to this exciting Night at the Museum event on 24 November which celebrates the world of fantasy fiction.

New Hunterian exhibition showcases recent acquisitions ranging from Rembrandt to Alison Watt

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:00:00 BST

Recent Acquisitions showcases some of the latest additions to The Hunterian’s world-class art collection.

All change - new Scottish coin exhibition reveals Hunterian treasures

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:45:00 BST

A new exhibition dedicated to the history of Scottish coinage is now open at The Hunterian.

New Hunterian exhibition explores time, in collaboration with The Common Guild

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 BST

A Synchronology: the contemporary and other times is the latest in a series of contemporary art displays at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow.

Virtual exhibition reveals amazing cultural output of Russia’s first Gulag

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has launched its first virtual exhibition which looks at the unique circumstances of Russia’s first Gulag, the Solovki Prison Camp.

New Hunterian Director takes up post

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:00:00 BST

The new Director of The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow takes up post this week.

The Hunterian receives Museum Development Fund Award

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has been awarded £60,000 from national development body Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS).

Young Poets visit The Hunterian

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 09:00:00 BST

Earlier this month, five competition winners from Lochend Community High School visited the Hunterian Art Gallery to meet Poet Laureate of Glasgow, Jim Carruth.

Hunterian Curator to take part in Curatorial Leadership Project

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:00:00 BST

The Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN) and Outset Scotland have this week announced a new project to support and develop curatorial ambition within Scotland’s collecting institutions.

Hunterian-based projects secure Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Funding

Wed, 03 May 2017 12:00:00 BST

The Hunterian and HATII have secured highly sought-after funding through Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action.

Steph Scholten
Steph Scholten

New Director for The Hunterian

Tue, 02 May 2017 16:00:00 BST

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Steph Scholten as Director of The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow.

New two-venue exhibition reveals rarely seen masterpieces

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:00:00 GMT

A new collaborative exhibition opening later this month will bring major paintings from the Bute Collection at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, to The Hunterian, University of Glasgow.

Lord Stewartby Collection of Scottish Coins gifted to The Hunterian

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT

A treasure trove of Scottish coins covering over 600 years of Scotland’s history has been gifted to The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow.

Scotgold gold round
Scotgold gold round

Scotgold Gold Round presented to The Hunterian

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:30:00 GMT

One of the first gold rounds produced from commercially mined Scottish gold has been presented to The Hunterian.

Experts gather for EMOTIVE project

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT

On 22 and 23 February, scholars and experts from around the world gathered at The Hunterian for a workshop focusing on its outstanding collection of Roman artefacts from the Antonine Wall.

Burns Night at the Museum.
Burns Night at the Museum.

Celebrating Burns Night at the Museum

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:16:00 GMT

The Hunterian celebrated Burns Night on Friday 27 January with an evening of film, music, poetry and performance drawn from the Scottish Bard’s work.

Professor David Gaimster
Professor David Gaimster

New role for David Gaimster

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Professor David Gaimster, Director of The Hunterian, is to leave the University of Glasgow to take up a major role in New Zealand.

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