Hunterian Museum in Glasgow: photos, reviews

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Located in Glasgow, the Hunterian Museum captivates visitors with its rich tapestry of arts, sciences, and humanities exhibits. With an impressive 4.7 rating on Google, this attraction offers both an engaging and educational experience suitable for all ages, at no cost. As the oldest public museum in Scotland, it holds a treasure trove of historical artefacts, anchored by The Hunterian Collection originally amassed by William Hunter. The museum prides itself on ethically curated collections, ensuring a reflective journey through history. Highlights include an extensive array of numismatics, palaeontology specimens, and a noteworthy examination of Glasgow's scientific heritage through the Lord Kelvin exhibition. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious explorer, the Hunterian Museum's well-curated exhibits promise a rewarding visit.

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

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The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Park Road

Bus stop 498 m walk

Dumbarton Road

Bus stop 606 m walk

Dumbarton Road / Church Street

Bus stop 649 m walk

University Union

Bus stop 213 m walk

Clayslaps Road

Bus stop 529 m walk

Haugh Road

Bus stop 617 m walk

4.7

based on 1,056 reviews

Google

4.7/5 1,056 reviews

Pretency

The museum itself has some fascinating pieces and the building has incredible architecture. It's definitely worth a visit. However, it immediately became apparent that the resident scholars wanted to lecture equity and diversity upon readers, so-say asking them to think about the stories of each article in the museum, but doing so under the premise of "white supremacy". It was immediately obvious of the innate anglophobia present, when immediately behind their patronising exhibition "Curating Discomfort", and behind the statue of a prominent Scottish figure and former slave owner (whose name I didn't care to remember) that they present the sarcophagus of a middle-class Egyptian woman, but fail to explain that she was in-fact likely a slave owner. (not to mention that before entering the feature room, there is an entire Roman-Scotland section. The Romans who were also well known to have conequered Europe and North African regions, including the British Isles, taking slaves in the process). Simply no commentary on it at all, for what one can only presume is a racist, anti-white narrative. As an additional measure, they make comment about obscuring the wrapped body within the Sarcophagus by replacing the lid in order to restore her dignity, juxtaposed from the formentioned Scottish fellow, whose dignity is plastered with his past slavery connections (not even necessarily ownership). Elsewhere in the museum, spears are shown with a a caption that read something like "would weapons of other cultures be presented in a museum in glorifying way". I can only assume that the young scholars at the University have never been to museums in other cultures. It doesn't really paint a good picture of the critical thinking ability of students at the University. That is, assuming that this exhibition was curated by a student and not a Professor.

jacko whalley

Lovely museum. Fun, informative and great array of exhibitions

Carole Kerr

Attended for daughters Graduation. Beautiful building

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