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The Hunterian provides collections-based academic and work-related learning opportunities for University of Glasgow students.
Our staff contribute to credit-bearing programmes across the University, and also support the University's Short Courses programme available to the wider public.
Students at The Hunterian
Students at the University of Glasgow can apply to become a Hunterian MuSE (Museum Student Educator) and join our team of volunteer tour guides. The MuSE programme is open to students of any discipline or level of study. Tours can be offered in the Hunterian Museum or the Hunterian Art Gallery.
Recruitment to the programme is by application and interview and takes place twice a year, in May/June and in September/October. University of Glasgow students interested in applying can sign up to our student newsletter for notifications on when we'll be recruiting.
Applications are now open for summer 2025!
If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form below and, using your UofG email address, send it to zoe.smythe@glasgow.ac.uk by 9pm, Friday 25 April.
Supporting University Teaching
The Hunterian supports University teaching colleagues in holding classes within our public venues. There are also opportunities for University of Glasgow students to undertake work placements and dissertation projects that engage with our collections.
If you would like to discuss bringing a class to our venues, or your students are interested in engaging with us on a placement or project, please contact hunterian-learning@glasgow.ac.uk.
Our staff also support the University's Short Courses programme available to the wider public.
Access Our Collections
We offer in-person research and teaching visits in The Hunterian Collections Study Centre at Kelvin Hall, a purpose-designed facility with a central collections store, object study rooms, teaching labs, conservation and digitisation studios and a conference suite.
These facilities provide an accessible location for researchers, students and the public.
We also offer remote viewings via visualiser and video conferencing facilities.
- Please note that access to The Hunterian collections at Kelvin Hall is by appointment only.
- All enquiries should be sent by email at least 20 working days in advance with details of what you require and for what purpose.
- There is a limit to the number of objects/specimens available to researchers on each visit.
- All researchers will be supervised at all times.
To book a research visit please email hunterian-collections@glasgow.ac.uk.
You can also explore our collections online.
Schools
The Hunterian welcomes school parties to the museum and art gallery for self-led visits. The collections and displays, covering many curricular areas, are suitable for a wide range of ages.
Bring your class to see our collections - or bring our collections to your classroom online!
However you plan to do it, we have a variety of resources to help enhance learning:
- See our What to expect at the Hunterian Museum booklet for pre-visit information for neurodivergent visitors.
- Want to know more about the Romans in Scotland? See our dedicated page with resources related to the Hunterian Museum's 'The Antonine Wall: Rome's Final Frontier' display.
- Why not see what our venues have to offer through our digital guide? Download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore our audio tours.
- Explore the different ways our collections can support learning - through videos, podcasts, blogs and more.
To arrange a self-led educational visit for a school or group, please contact hunterian-learning@glasgow.ac.uk.