World Class Museum! (The Burrell Collection)

Member Name: Penny_Wise

Product:	The Burrell Collection
Date:	13/09/09 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Never a dull moment in this museum

Disadvantages: Can't think of any

I've lost count of the number of times I've enjoyed a visit to the Burrell Collection. I love that it's so close to the noisy bustling city of Glasgow, yet in a peaceful and leafy rural setting. The quality of the exhibitions, fine art and displays is world-class and changes with some regularity featuring well-known names in the art world such as Manet and Rodin.

It is free to enter the Burrell Collection Museum, but donations are gently encouraged and help to keep the place going. There is also a small gift shop at the entrance which I always enjoy browsing. It is stocked with wee knick-knacks that make useful and cheap souvenirs for the children to take home, and also with more expensive items that often find their way into museum gift shops.

Perhaps surprisingly for a museum, the food at the cafe is of a very high standard. Both the museum and the cafe make an excellent place to go for a relaxing, enjoyable and informative afternoon and it's easy to find with plenty of places to park. Using the website www.travelinescotland.com it's possible to plan a visit using public transport, which is quite easy from Glasgow city centre.

Summary: A guaranteed good day out - don't miss the fabulous cafe