The “beloved” museum has celebrated welcoming 500,000 since reopening nine months ago after a primary renovation.
The Burrell Collection, in Glasgow’s Pollok Park, closed to the public in October 2016 and reopened on March 29 last year following a £68. 25 million loan that increased its gallery area by 35%.
The collection, which includes artwork, stained glass, ceramics and tapestries, was assembled by Sir William Burrell and donated to Glasgow by the wealthy merchant and his wife in 1944.
In the six months to October, the museum is estimated to have generated economic benefits of £19. 9 million for Glasgow and £21. 1 million for Scotland, Glasgow Life said.
Annette Christie, President of Glasgow Life, which manages the museum, said: “Having welcomed an additional 500,000 people to the Burrell since it reopened in March is a glorious endorsement for the ambitious renovation of this beloved world-class museum.
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“Glasgow’s ongoing commitment to culture continues to reap truly extensive well-being and economy for the city. The appeal of the Burrell Collection is reflected in those superior attendances.
“This stunning home for an exclusive and prized collection will allow Glasgow to continue to promote inclusion and local communities, businesses and the tourism economy. “
More than three-quarters (78%) of those who visited between April and October did not live in Glasgow or the Greater Glasgow area.
The king among those who visited in October, when he officially reopened the museum, which originally opened through his mother, the queen, in 1983.
Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life, said: “The Burrell Collection is a reminder of culture’s contribution to Glasgow’s appeal and vitality overseas, as well as the affection other local people feel for the museum and collection.
“As the Burrell approaches its first anniversary, we will continue to schedule events and exhibits that will attract locals and tourists for years to come. “
Sir William and Lady Burrell devoted more than 75 years of their lives to amassing one of the largest art collections in the world.
It ranges from ancient prehistoric artifacts to works by Impressionists such as Manet and Degas, and includes past medieval art, Chinese pottery, bronzes and jades, Islamic carpets, and nineteenth-century French paintings.
Inside the museum, 225 exhibits are in 24 galleries.
Professor Frances Fowle, Chief Trustee of the Sir William Burrell Trust, said: “Burrell’s trustees are very pleased that Burrell’s new collection has already attracted so many visitors, both international and international.
“This is a testament to the quality of the collection, which has been redisplayed and reinterpreted with imagination in a beautiful museum that offers everything for everyone. “
Almost part of the investment for the £68. 25 million allocation was committed through Glasgow City Council, while more than a quarter came from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and significant donations from the Scottish government, the UK government and private trusts and donors. . .
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