# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: For this year's Glasgow Blythswood Festival 2026 we are offering visitors the chance to be the first to tour our brand new exhibitionAbout this EventExhibition tours start from Friday 1st May 2026John James Audubon (1785-1851) produced the world famous ‘The Birds of America’ between 1827-1838. The 435 plates depict 489 life-sized bird species in hand-coloured etchings, aquatints and engravings. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has owned Volumes One and Two of the first edition of Audubon’s masterpiece since 1838, containing the first 200 plates.This new exhibition explores the story of our copies, why the College owns them, the conservation and photography work we have undertaken and the wider engagement work we are delivering. It also considers Audubon’s contested legacy. He has been widely celebrated for his stunning achievements in art and ornithology, but he has also been accused of scientific fraud, plagiarism and inaccuracies. He owned enslaved people and supported discredited theories of “scientific racism”.His passion for nature led to his discovery of new species, which contributed to the knowledge and understanding of bird anatomy, and his books now serve to highlight the ongoing loss of species due to climate change, habitat decline and over hunting.A Natural Connection: Darwin and AudubonVisitors will also get the chance to see this companion exhibition also currently running which tells the story of the remarkable personal, family and professional connections that linked these two extraordinary men.We are grateful to Museums Galleries Scotland for funding this project.Part of the Glasgow Blythswood Festival 2026The tour will start promptly at Reception at 12.30pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/free-tours-of-new-exhibition-the-birds-of-america-by-john-james-audubon/100001988172321935 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, festivals, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow - **lat**: 55.86249429999999 - **long**: -4.263483 - **full address**: Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, 232-242 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/55376a43b7106ebec28672bf1583f9e7328c043c684746542b8705520e1543b6-rimg-w1200-h675-dce6dfd2-gmir.jpg?v=1777381820 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon being held? - **A:** Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, 232-242 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon? - **A:** Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon is organized by RCPSG Heritage. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free tours of new exhibition: The Birds of America by John James Audubon is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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