News Archive


Night at the Museum Erskine
Night at the Museum Erskine

Hunterian lights up for Night at the Museum

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian lit up on Friday 25 November for the latest Night at the Museum event celebrated St Andrews Day and our current exhibition The Erskine Story: In War and Peace.

Haggis Club medal
Haggis Club medal

Hunterian receives Glasgow Haggis Club Badge

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:00:00 GMT

One of Scotland’s oldest Burns Clubs has donated a unique Past President’s Badge to The Hunterian.

Kelvin Hall Exterior 140
Kelvin Hall Exterior 140

First Minister Officially Opens Kelvin Hall

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:00:00 GMT

Glasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall has been officially reopened by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at a special ceremony today (November 11). The First Minister unveiled a plaque to commemorate the £35 million refurbishment of the former international sporting venue, and was given a tour of the building.

Hunterian in the South 1
Hunterian in the South 1

'The Hunterian in the South' is launched at the University’s Crichton campus

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:00:00 GMT

'The Hunterian in the South' has been launched officially at the University’s Crichton campus in Dumfries.

Sunflower andirons
Sunflower andirons

Rare Sunflower Andirons now on display

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:00:00 BST

The Hunterian is now home to a pair of exceptionally rare gilded brass andirons designed by English architect and designer Thomas Jeckyll.

Limb fitting
Limb fitting

New Hunterian exhibition tells Erskine story

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:00:00 BST

A new exhibition at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum celebrates the centenary of Erskine Hospital, 100 years after its foundation in 1916.

Kelvin Hall.
Kelvin Hall.

Mackintosh plans amongst first treasures in Kelvin Hall

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:30:00 BST

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original plans for The Glasgow School of Art will be amongst the first items from The Hunterian to move to the new state of the art collections study facilities at Kelvin Hall.

Skeletons
Skeletons

Skeletons' mysteries unearthed in new Hunterian exhibition

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:00:00 BST

One of The Hunterian's "greatest treasures" goes on public display today for the first time, in a new UK touring exhibition ‘Skeletons: Our Buried Bones’. The 5,000 British Neolithic skeleton of a woman, unearthed on a beach in Tiree in the early 20th Century, has never been seen in public before.

Night at the Museum.
Night at the Museum.

Hunterian nominated for Scottish Event Award

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has been nominated for a Scottish Event Award in the category of Educational Event of the Year

Skeletons identity.
Skeletons identity.

Skeletons: Our Buried Bones

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:00:00 BST

A fascinating touring exhibition from Wellcome Collection and the Museum of London opens at The Hunterian in August.

Skeletons print.
Skeletons print.

Hunter to Hirst features in 'Five of the best...art exhibitions'

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:40:00 BST

The Hunterian’s ‘William Hunter to Damien Hirst: The Dead Teach the Living’ exhibition featured in The Guardian’s ‘Five of the best…art exhibitions’ on 1 July.

An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.
An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.

Hunterian staff moving to new offices at Kelvin Hall

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 20:00:00 BST

From 28 July, the staff of The Hunterian, the University of Glasgow’s museum and art gallery will begin their move to new offices at Kelvin Hall.

Comic Invention.
Comic Invention.

Last chance to see Comic Invention!

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 09:00:00 BST

There are only two weeks left of the major exhibition Comic Invention at the Hunterian Art Gallery.

The Hunterian Museum main hall
The Hunterian Museum main hall

The Hunterian in 2015

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:25:00 BST

Our latest annual review, The Hunterian in 2015, is now available for download.

Skeletons print.
Skeletons print.

New Hunterian exhibition features Damien Hirst première

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:00:00 GMT

A new exhibition opening at The Hunterian this month will feature the première of Damien Hirst’s Necromancer plus new works by Scott Rogers and Catherine Street.

Hipsters in car.
Hipsters in car.

Comic Invention opening soon!

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:00:00 GMT

The major new exhibition Comic Invention opens at the Hunterian Art Gallery on Friday 18 March 2016.

James Graham, Marquess of Montrose.
James Graham, Marquess of Montrose.

New medals exhibition reveals unique moments in history

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:10:00 GMT

A new exhibition dedicated to William Hunter’s collection of British medals will open at the Hunterian Art Gallery this week.

Hogarth's 'Hudibras' painting.
Hogarth's 'Hudibras' painting.

New Hunterian acquisition attributed to Hogarth

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT

New research has revealed that a recent acquisition made by The Hunterian may be an early work by English painter, engraver and satirist William Hogarth (1697-1764).

The Hunterian Museum main hall.
The Hunterian Museum main hall.

Night at the Museum celebrates Scotland’s national bard

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:00:00 GMT

To celebrate Burns Night, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow will host a special Night at the Museum event on Friday 22 January from 7.00pm – 10.00pm.

Cover of The Hunterian Poems anthology.
Cover of The Hunterian Poems anthology.

New Publication - The Hunterian Poems

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:00:00 GMT

A new anthology of poems inspired by paintings from The Hunterian collections is now available from the Hunterian Art Gallery and University Gift Shops.

Stirling air engine.
Stirling air engine.

Hunterian receives prestigious Engineering Heritage Award

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian has been awarded a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for its model air engine.

Hunterian curator Peter Black with colleagues looking at German Expressionist prints in the Hunterian Art Gallery.
Hunterian curator Peter Black with colleagues looking at German Expressionist prints in the Hunterian Art Gallery.

German Expressionist prints acquired with Art Fund support

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:33:00 BST

The Hunterian has recently purchased two important German Expressionist prints with support from the Art Fund.

Cradle of Scotland exhibition identity.
Cradle of Scotland exhibition identity.

New Hunterian exhibition reveals the 'Cradle of Scotland'

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

A major exhibition revealing new discoveries in Scottish archaeology will open at the Hunterian Art Gallery this September.

Detail from Neptune Calming the Tempest which Aeolus Raised against Aeneas' Fleet.
Detail from Neptune Calming the Tempest which Aeolus Raised against Aeneas' Fleet.

Funding for project on Hunterian hidden treasures

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has been awarded over £27,000 from Museums Galleries Scotland (Recognition Fund) for a new project which will make its major collection of Renaissance engravings fully accessible for the first time.

Interior of The Mackintosh House studio drawing room.
Interior of The Mackintosh House studio drawing room.

Temporary closure of The Mackintosh House

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:55:00 BST

The Mackintosh House, one of Glasgow's most popular tourist attractions, will close for approximately 8 weeks from Monday 10 August.

Donald McInnes standing in front of the Roman distance slab he discovered.
Donald McInnes standing in front of the Roman distance slab he discovered.

Hunterian distance slab reunited with finder after 50 years

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:52:00 BST

Staff at The Hunterian were delighted to hear from an old friend this week.

A man painting at an easel under a tree.
A man painting at an easel under a tree.

Glasgow Boys on loan to major exhibition

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:29:00 BST

The Hunterian is lending 24 of its famous Glasgow Boys works to a major international exhibition in the Netherlands.

Detail from Eardley's Seated Boy.
Detail from Eardley's Seated Boy.

The Hunterian is first Scottish gallery to benefit from Cultural Gifts Scheme

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:24:00 BST

Joan Eardley’s Seated Boy has been allocated to The Hunterian under the Cultural Gifts Scheme. The Hunterian is the first Scottish museum and art gallery to be given a work under the scheme introduced by the UK Government in 2013.

Gold coin
Gold coin

Unique Merovingian coin on public display for the first time

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:53:00 GMT

A unique Merovingian gold coin will go on public display for this first time this Friday as part of The Hunterian’s major new exhibition Scottish Gold.

Detail of Bacharach and Burg Stahleck by JMW Turner
Detail of Bacharach and Burg Stahleck by JMW Turner

Hunterian Turner featured in Turner Society News

Thu, 21 May 2015 12:17:00 BST

One of the most important drawings in The Hunterian collection has been reproduced on the cover of the spring edition of Turner Society News.

An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.
An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.

Kelvin Hall project featured in Museums Journal

Fri, 22 May 2015 10:30:00 BST

The May edition of the Museums Journal features an interview with Hunterian Director Professor David Gaimster about The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall.

Black and white portrait of a lady
Black and white portrait of a lady

New Hunterian display sparks search for missing painting

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:11:00 GMT

A new display at The Hunterian Art Gallery has uncovered a fascinating mystery – a painting of a famous actress which has been missing for over 100 years.

Mackintosh Architecture exhibition
Mackintosh Architecture exhibition

‘Mackintosh Architecture’ now in London

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:44:00 GMT

Our highly successful Mackintosh Architecture exhibition is now on view at the Royal Institute of British Architects Gallery, 66 Portland Place, London.

Black and white photograph of people lying on the grass
Black and white photograph of people lying on the grass

'The only way to do it is to do it'

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:25:00 GMT

A new exhibition at The Hunterian brings into focus the enduring legacy of the radical liberal arts institution, Black Mountain College (North Carolina 1933-1957).

Exterior of the Hunterian Museum
Exterior of the Hunterian Museum

Grant awarded for Scottish Network on Digital Cultural Resources Evaluation

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:59:00 GMT

A network co-ordinated by The Hunterian's Dr Maria Economou has been awarded a £19,875 research network grant by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Portrait of a young man with his hand on his chin
Portrait of a young man with his hand on his chin

Enigmatic 'Portrait of an artist' now on display

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:21:00 GMT

A fascinating and rather enigmatic new acquisition is now on permanent display at the Hunterian Art Gallery.

A woman and man with selection of objects
A woman and man with selection of objects

Hunterian receives special donation from Glasgow alumna

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:02:00 GMT

The Hunterian has recently received a special donation of several African artefacts which are already being used for teaching and research.

Pastel drawing of a corn field
Pastel drawing of a corn field

Major gift leads to 'The Poetry of Place'

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:34:00 GMT

A new exhibition at The Hunterian will offer rare insight into the creative process of Scottish artist Duncan Shanks, highlighting his rich body of work.

Detail of illuminated manuscript
Detail of illuminated manuscript

New exhibition reveals survivors of the first print revolution

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:16:00 GMT

A new exhibition at The Hunterian will reveal one of the UK’s most important collections of books printed in the 15th century or ‘incunabula’.

Professor David Gaimster
Professor David Gaimster

Hunterian Director appointed to board of Historic Environment Scotland (HES)

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 10:15:00 GMT

Professor David Gaimster has been appointed to the board of new body Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.
An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.

£1 million awarded for collections research at the University of Glasgow

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:01:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have been awarded over £1 million for collections research.

Ichthyosaur swimming in ocean
Ichthyosaur swimming in ocean

Giant prehistoric reptile prowled Scottish waters, fossils reveal

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:57:00 GMT

A species of marine reptile that lived around 170 million years ago has been identified from fossils found on the Isle of Skye.

Professor David Gaimster
Professor David Gaimster

Off the shelf

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:14:00 GMT

The Hunterian's exciting Kelvin Hall project is featured in the current issue of Horizons magazine.

Visitors looking at painting
Visitors looking at painting

Hunterian Art Gallery to open over Christmas Holidays!

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

For the first time in our history, the Hunterian Art Gallery will open for four days over the Christmas holidays.

Scottish gold nuggets
Scottish gold nuggets

Scottish Gold exhibition set to shine

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:54:00 GMT

A spectacular new exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery is set to shine when it opens in March.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh

A fresh look at a familiar icon

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:27:00 BST

A new exhibition at The Hunterian is set to challenge the customary view of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, offering a fresh look at this familiar icon.

Reconstruction of the tomb of Robert the Bruce
Reconstruction of the tomb of Robert the Bruce

Hunterian to reveal lost tomb of Robert the Bruce

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:32:00 BST

A special new exhibition at The Hunterian will present the first complete 3D digital model of the long lost tomb of Robert the Bruce (1274-1329).

Man with small models of Mackintosh buildings
Man with small models of Mackintosh buildings

Models on show for Mackintosh Architecture

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:56:00 BST

Six specially-commissioned Charles Rennie Mackintosh architectural models will go on display next week at the Hunterian Art Gallery as part of the major new exhibition Mackintosh Architecture.

The University of Glasgow at sunset
The University of Glasgow at sunset

Watch our new film!

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:37:00 BST

Glasgow City Marketing Bureau have produced a new film to highlight the recent refurbishment of The Hunterian Art Gallery, the exciting collections at The Hunterian Museum and the new free guided tours at The Mackintosh House.

Cover of The Hunterian Impact Report
Cover of The Hunterian Impact Report

The Hunterian Impact Report 2012‌ is published

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:31:00 BST

The Hunterian Impact Report 2012‌ is now available online. The report highlights the impact of The Hunterian against the strategic goals of the University, including the renewal of the Hunterian Art Gallery and the opening of our special exhibition Rembrandt and the Passion

Museums Galleries Scotland logo
Museums Galleries Scotland logo

Success in MGS Interns Programme

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:15:00 BST

The Hunterian has applied successfully to host an intern under the Museums Galleries Scotland Interns Programme in 2013-2014.

Scottish Thistle Awards logo
Scottish Thistle Awards logo

Good news for The Hunterian!

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:11:00 BST

The Hunterian has been named a Regional Finalist in the Scottish Thistle Awards, in the Best Visitor Attraction category. We have also been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor because our visitors consistently rate us highly - thank you, everyone!

Portrait of Allan Ramsay
Portrait of Allan Ramsay

Major exhibition celebrates one of Britain's finest portrait painters

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:57:00 BST

Allan Ramsay: Portraits of the Enlightenment will cast new light on the work of Allan Ramsay (1713-1784), to mark the tercentenary of his birth. The exhibition features key loans from public and private collections across the UK, including some portraits never shown in Scotland before.

Student with print on easel
Student with print on easel

Hunterian Associates Programme shortlisted for THE awards

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:45:00 BST

The Hunterian Associates Programme (HAP) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Times Higher Education Award. The Programme has been nominated in this year's Outstanding Support for Early Career Researchers category.

An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.
An artist's impression of the new Kelvin Hall building.

£4.57m Heritage Lottery grant for Kelvin Hall transformation

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:37:00 BST

A unique partnership between Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland will transform the historic Kelvin Hall into an exciting new centre of cultural excellence providing collections’ storage, teaching and research, alongside a state-of-the-art Glasgow Club health and fitness centre.

Professor David Gaimster
Professor David Gaimster

Director appointed to Museums Galleries Scotland Board

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Professor David Gaimster, Director of The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow, has been appointed to the Board of Museums Galleries Scotland.

Artist's impression of a prehistoric crocodile
Artist's impression of a prehistoric crocodile

New research reveals prehistoric crocodile

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:14:00 GMT

A prehistoric skeleton from The Hunterian collections has been identified as a new species of marine super-predator, distantly related to modern day crocodiles. The research, by the University of Edinburgh, will help scientists better understand how reptiles evolved.

The entombment of Christ
The entombment of Christ

A passion for Rembrandt at The Hunterian

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:46:00 GMT

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

Oval object carved with the letter L
Oval object carved with the letter L

Contemporary art and the heart of a hero

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:56:00 BST

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.

Three women looking at a portrait bust
Three women looking at a portrait bust

Kirsty Wark makes Friends with The Hunterian

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:21:00 GMT

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.

Visitors looking at paintings in the art gallery
Visitors looking at paintings in the art gallery

MUSE Tours of The Hunterian

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:16:00 BST

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

Exterior of the Hunterian Museum
Exterior of the Hunterian Museum

New developments at The Hunterian

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:25:00 BST

2011 is an exciting year for The Hunterian.

Animal mounts in the Zoology Museum
Animal mounts in the Zoology Museum

Upgrading the Zoology Museum

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:22:00 BST

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

Two women looking at a painting
Two women looking at a painting

Old museum looks for new Friends…

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:43:00 BST

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

Visitor looking at a painting in the Art Gallery
Visitor looking at a painting in the Art Gallery

Special Fergusson events at The Hunterian

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:25:00 GMT

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?

The exterior of Kelvin Hall
The exterior of Kelvin Hall

HLF gives green light for Kelvin Hall development

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:17:00 GMT

The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced its initial support for a £4,838,700 project to breathe new life into Glasgow’s vast Victorian Kelvin Hall.

Sketchbook belonging to Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Sketchbook belonging to Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Rare Mackintosh sketchbooks go online

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:27:00 GMT

Charles Rennie Mackintosh fans will be able to view six of his rare sketchbooks online for the first time this month.

The Antonine Wall display in the Hunterian Museum
The Antonine Wall display in the Hunterian Museum

Critical acclaim for new Roman gallery

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:49:00 GMT

The new permanent gallery at The Hunterian Museum, The Antonine Wall: Rome's Final Frontier, has been given the seal of approval by industry publication The Museums Journal.

The Hunterian Museum main hall
The Hunterian Museum main hall

Hunterian Impact Report goes live

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:32:00 BST

The Hunterian Impact Report for 2011 is now available for download.

Newspaper cuttings
Newspaper cuttings

Research reveals the mystery of The Hunterian Gem Heist

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:30:00 BST

Recent research for a lunchtime talk has uncovered details of the largest single theft in the history of The Hunterian.

Conservators in the textile conservation lab being filmed by a news crew
Conservators in the textile conservation lab being filmed by a news crew

Rare Hunterian objects in the spotlight

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:01:00 BST

A 19th century red wool undergraduate gown from The Hunterian collection was in the media spotlight recently.

Screenshot of the Your Paintings website
Screenshot of the Your Paintings website

Hunterian Collection part of 'Your Paintings'

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:25:00 BST

Art lovers can now view The Hunterian’s entire painting collection online for the very first time via a new BBC website.

A box containing radioactive samples
A box containing radioactive samples

The 'Soddy Box' finds a home at The Hunterian

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:59:00 BST

The Hunterian has recently become the new home to a famous box which contained radium samples, known as ‘The Soddy Box’.

Olympic and Paralympic gold medals
Olympic and Paralympic gold medals

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic medals on show at The Hunterian

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:00:00 BST

Visitors to The Hunterian this July will have the unique opportunity to see London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic gold medals before the Games begin.

Obverse and reverse of medal shaped like the profile of a face
Obverse and reverse of medal shaped like the profile of a face

'Happy FIDEM' medal donated to The Hunterian

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:34:00 BST

Japanese artist Chizuko Nakaji has donated a unique new medal to The Hunterian following the FIDEM XXXII Glasgow 2012 International Art Medal Congress which took place at The Hunterian from 10 - 14 July 2012.

Interior of the Hunterian Art Gallery
Interior of the Hunterian Art Gallery

Hunterian Art Gallery and The Mackintosh House to re-open on 15 September 2012

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:50:00 BST

The Hunterian Art Gallery re-opens to the public this month following extensive refurbishment. This major overhaul has allowed a complete redisplay of the permanent collection, significantly increasing the number of works on show.

Cover of Director's Choice book
Cover of Director's Choice book

Hunterian launches ‘Director's Choice’

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:41:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has launched a first general guide to its world famous collection.

The entombment of Christ
The entombment of Christ

Glasgow has a passion for Rembrandt

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:37:00 BST

This autumn, The Hunterian will stage one of the most significant exhibitions in its 200 year history.

Painting of a man and an angel
Painting of a man and an angel

'Hagar and the Angel' in focus

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:14:00 BST

This September, The Hunterian will celebrate a very important addition to its collection with a new exhibition dedicated to John and Alexander Runciman, two of the most talented 18th century Scottish artists.

Visitors in the Rembrandt exhibition in the Hunterian Art Gallery
Visitors in the Rembrandt exhibition in the Hunterian Art Gallery

Last chance to see ‘Rembrandt and the Passion’

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:03:00 GMT

The Hunterian’s critically acclaimed exhibition ‘Rembrandt and the Passion’ will close on Sunday 2 December but anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy the show still has time to visit.

Visitors through the Paolozzi doors in the Hunterian Art Gallery
Visitors through the Paolozzi doors in the Hunterian Art Gallery

Live infrared analysis at The Hunterian

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:43:00 GMT

This week, international experts will work with History of Art students on the investigation of four paintings from The Hunterian collection.

Exterior of the Hunterian Museum
Exterior of the Hunterian Museum

New opening hours from 10 September

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:42:00 BST

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

Painting of naked men and women dancing
Painting of naked men and women dancing

New exhibition celebrates J. D. Fergusson

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:18:00 BST

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.

Distance slab from the Antonine Wall
Distance slab from the Antonine Wall

The Romans are coming...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:19:00 BST

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.

Illustration of man and woman from emblems book
Illustration of man and woman from emblems book

Breaking the Renaissance Code at The Hunterian

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:09:00 BST

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

Portrait of William Hunter with specimen in jar
Portrait of William Hunter with specimen in jar

New access for The Hunterian pathology collections

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:55:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has been awarded funding from Museums Galleries Scotland to re-home its pathology collections.

Specimen of azurite
Specimen of azurite

Nine Scottish universities - 1.8 million objects – one single search

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:16:00 GMT

A £250,000 project unlocking the secrets of some of Scotland’s greatest museum treasures has now gone live.

Prestigious award for former Hunterian curator of Entomology

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:00:00 BST

Geoff Hancock has been awarded the Founders' Medal by the Society for the History of Natural History.

We're Hiring!

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Want to join our team? We have a fantastic job on offer!

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.

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.

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.

We're hiring!

Thu, 30 May 2019 08:00:00 BST

Want to join our team? We have four fantastic jobs on offer! Head of Collections and Curatorial, Exhibition Manager, Curator of Archaeology and World Cultures and University Museums in Scotland Coordinator.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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'!

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'.

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.

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.

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 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.