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ART IN GLASGOW

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum has a famous collection of paintings including many old masters, French Impressionist s, etc. The Hunterian Museum And Art Gallery , of the University of Glasgow, has what is considered to be the best collection of Whistler paintings in the world. The Burrell Collection is an eclectic collection of art and antiquities donated to the city by William Burrell and housed in a museum in the Pollok Country Park . The People's Palace museum reflects the history of the city and its people, focussing on the Working Class of Glasgow.

The Gallery Of Modern Art is on Royal Exchange Square , just off George Square .


GLASGOW'S MUSEUMS

Glasgow's museums include:


ENTERTAINMENT

Scotland's leading cultural institutions, Scottish Opera , Scottish Ballet and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra are based here and the city also has a longstanding and lively popular music scene based around venues such as the Barrowlands and King Tut's Wah Wah Hut .


Theatres

Glasgow has a number of theatres, including:


Concert Halls



Performing Arts



PARKS

Amongst the city's parks are:


FESTIVALS

As part of Glasgow' cultural renassiance, Glasgow is host to a variety of festivals throughout the year:-


EXHIBITIONS

The city was host to the three Great Exhibition s, in 1888 , 1901 and 1911 . It later hosted the Empire Exhibition of 1938 . More recently it was European Capital Of Culture 1990 , National City Of Sport 1995 - 1999 , UK City Of Architecture And Design 1999 and European Capital Of Sport 2003 .


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