Welcome to the National Galleries of Scotland.

Our collection of Scottish and international art is among the best in the world,
and is housed in five galleries across Edinburgh. We are open daily and entrance is free.

Explore art

  • Artist Rooms
  • Scottish Art
  • Portrait of the Month
  • See how Richard Wright has transformed the Dean Gallery stairwell.

    In focus

    See how Richard Wright has transformed the Dean Gallery stairwell.

  • 'Fountain' by Duchamp

    Play

    'Fountain' by Duchamp

  • Bridgewater Titians - How Titian’s two masterpieces came to Scotland.

    eTours

    Bridgewater Titians - How Titian’s two masterpieces came to Scotland.

  • A School for Boys and Girls, by Jan Steen

    Artwork

    A School for Boys and Girls, by Jan Steen

Summer 2010

  • See 3 shows for £20

    See 3 shows for £20

    With a sensational summer line-up, we think you’ll want to see more than one show, and if you do you can save over 15%.

  • Art Competition for Schools 2010

    Art Competition for Schools 2010

    10th June to 15th October 2010

    The 53 winning entries featuring work by nursery, primary, secondary and special education school pupils.

  • Christen Købke as a Portrait Painter

    Christen Købke as a Portrait Painter

    Friday, 3rd September 2010

    Sine Krogh, Danish Art Historian and Research Assistant for the Christen Købke exhibition, will focus on Købke’s ability to capture the personality of his models.

Find out more

  • Find us

    Find us

    Visit the National Gallery Complex or Modern Art Galleries today.

  • Free iPhone App

    Free iPhone App

    Download the 'Impressionist Gardens' app for video and audio extras created especially for the exhibition.

  • Impressionist Gardens Shop

    Impressionist Gardens Shop

    See our range of posters, books, and other items inspired by the Impressionist Gardens exhibition.