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National
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world.
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world.
Open daily, 10am-5pm
An outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
Closed until Sat 25 May
We are preparing for the opening of Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990.
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Come face to face with the people who shape Scotland’s past, present and future.
Visit the venue pages National, Portrait and Modern for more information about venues.
National | Modern One | Modern Two | Portrait | |
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Galleries | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | Closed Mon 22 Apr–Sat 25 May 2024 | Daily, 10am-5pm |
Cafes |
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant |
Daily, 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) |
Paolozzi's Kitchen |
Daily, 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) |
Shops | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | Closed Mon 22 Apr–Sat 25 May 2024 | Daily, 10am-5pm |
Pick up a sculpture trail, sample a legendary salad at the café or browse art prints in the shop.
A free experience for everyone to enjoy, right in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, the new Scottish galleries showcase the very best historic Scottish art.
You and your family can find out about some artists, their artworks and follow prompts to make your own art with this trail.
Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee and cake amongst breathtaking surroundings.
Browse art books, prints, local craft and exclusive products featuring modern and contemporary artworks.
The following accessibility and building facilities are universally available at all three of our gallery sites. We have partial Changing Places facilities at the National and full facilities at Modern One. We encourage you to check the individual facilities for each of the National, Portrait and Modern galleries to help plan your visit further.
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We research, develop, and deliver a national collection of Scottish and International art through an engaging assortment of publications, activities, displays and exhibitions.