Join our expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours. No booking required, join us by the tour meeting point screen near reception. For a full list of upcoming tours, please see below: Thursday 12 November at 12:30pm | Musical Notes | Music has always been part of human life, and appears in ceramics, stained glass, sculpture and much more. Come and imagine the music of the past through the wonderful objects in the collection. Thursday 19 November at 12:30pm | The Story of France | An exploration of the history of France, using the impressive collection of French art and sculpture at the Burrell, while also highlighting other European treasures which reflect how France has been seen by its neighbours. Thursday 26 November at 12:30pm | The Silk Roads | For centuries the Silk Roads spanned China, Persia and the West. The Burrell Collection holds a rich selection of treasures from this exotic world - come and find out more. Please note that these tours are not intended for school groups. If you would like more information on booking an educational visit, please visit this page to view our full available programme.

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