Place to explore / Hillhead
Hunterian Art Gallery
Explore paintings and sculpture with a family trail and child-friendly labels.
- Price
- Free gallery entry; Mackintosh House charged separately
- Where
- Hunterian Art Gallery, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
About this outing
The Hunterian Art Gallery is on Hillhead Street beside the University Library. Free entry and a family-friendly trail make it an option for a self-paced visit with children. Works on display include Whistler, Mackintosh, Rembrandt, Rubens, the Glasgow Boys and Scottish Colourists, with contemporary art and changing exhibitions. Look for family-friendly labels and children’s portable steps. An Art Explorer’s Apron contains sensory items and a sketchbook for young neurodivergent visitors or anyone who benefits from a focus or calming activity. Opening is Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm; check the notices for temporary and holiday closures. There is a ramp to the ground floor and a lift to the basement and first-floor Gallery 2. Toilet cubicles have limited manoeuvring space and may not suit every wheelchair. The Mackintosh House within the gallery has separate admission charges and stair restrictions.
Planning your visit
- Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm; check owner notices.
- Ramp to ground floor and lift to Gallery 2; toilet manoeuvring space is limited.
- The gallery’s free admission does not include paid adult admission to the Mackintosh House.
Plan your visit
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Guides & inspiration
Hillhead with kids: books, fossils and family art
Plan a Hillhead family visit around library songs and making, Hunterian museum trails, art-looking sessions and the Mackintosh House’s separate tickets.