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The Hunterian (Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery) - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Basics

Scotland’s oldest public museum, The Hunterian is home to one of the country’s largest collections outside the National Museums. Visitors can browse exhibits covering the history of medicine in the west of Scotland and examine rare coins, paleontological specimens, and archaeological finds from the Roman-era Antonine Wall, which ran coast-to-coast across Scotland.

The art gallery features the world’s largest permanent display of the work of James McNeill Whistler, as well as pieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, and the Glasgow Boys. Free student-led tours, lasting around 30 minutes, take place regularly and are available on a drop-in basis.

Things to Know Before You Go

The Hunterian Museum is a must for art lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs.
Temporary exhibitions, talks, and other special events are occasionally held at the museum.
The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery is mostly wheelchair accessible, though access in the Mackintosh House is limited.

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When to Get There

The museum is open Tuesday–Sunday. Because of its off-the-beaten-tourist-track setting, the museum is rarely crowded, so visitors can go at any time and still have plenty of space to explore. For those who want to see the Mackintosh House as part of a guided tour, plan your trip for a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday morning. In the afternoon and weekends, tours of the house are self-guided.

The Mackintosh House

Visitors to the Hunterian Art Gallery can also pay a visit to the Mackintosh House, situated within the museum. A recreation of part of the home of the influential Glaswegian architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the exhibit features original fixtures and features. Mackintosh’s original Victorian home was demolished in the 1960s. Guided tours of the Mackintosh House are available on weekday mornings.

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