We're reopening
We are delighted to announce that the Scottish National Portrait Gallery will reopen on Sunday 8 November 2020. Provisionally opening for three days a week, due to the staffing levels required to ensure we adhere to COVID-19 health and safety standards, the Portrait Gallery will open every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from the 8 November. Alongside this, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) will also move to three days a week and open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 5 November. The cafe at Modern One, and the grounds of the Modern Galleries will continue to be open seven days a week. The Scottish National Gallery is open seven days a week, 10am-5pm.
Other information about your visit can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Our galleries
Opening times
Due to the staffing levels required to ensure we adhere to COVID-19 health and safety standards, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) will each open for three days a week from early November 2020-10 January 2021.
*During this time the Modern One cafe and grounds will remain open 7 days a week (10am-5pm).
| Dates | Scottish National Gallery | Modern One | Modern Two | Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From 24 October to 31 October | Open daily 10am-5pm | Open daily 10am-5pm | Open daily 10am-5pm | Closed |
| From 1 November to 7 November | Open daily 10am-5pm | Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm* | Open daily 10am-5pm | Closed |
| From 8 November to 10 January | Open daily 10am-5pm | Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm* | Open daily 10am-5pm | Sunday-Tuesday 10am-5pm |
| From 24 October to 10 January (except SNPG from 8 November) | Café open daily 10am-4pm (last orders 3pm) | Café open daily 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) | Café open daily 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) | Café open Sunday-Tuesday 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) |
| From 24 October to 10 January | Shop open daily 10am-5pm | Shop closed | Shop open daily 10am-5pm | Shop closed |
Welcome back
We're glad to be back and we think you are too. Here's a taster of what people had to say on returning to our galleries.
This week at the galleries
While we are in the process of reopening, there's plenty to do and see online, with new content added each week.
Explore the collection
While our buildings are closed you can explore the art in our collection online.
2020: Stories, Portraits, Visions
Help us to document this unparalleled year by sending us your images and writings.
Personal Shopper Service
We are now offering a premium, complimentary shopping experience, available at our Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) gallery shop.
Scotland, Slavery and Empire
This longer feature by Lisa Williams (Director, Edinburgh Caribbean Association) tells the stories of slavery and emancipation that lie behind the paintings in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery #blackhistorymonth
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Art in the Collection
Explore and search
Explore the online collection of artworks dating from the early Renaissance to the present day.
Artists
Browse over a thousand highlighted artists from the collection in our artist A-Z.
Glossary
Our art glossary provides context for the terminology used on our site. Explore over 100 terms and discover related artists and artworks
New acquisitions
The National Galleries of Scotland continues to acquire artworks that enhance and complement our collection.
What we do
Community and access
We invite community and access groups to explore Scotland’s national art collection for free through guided or self-guided visits. These groups also gain free entry to all paying exhibitions.
About the National Galleries of Scotland
We care for, develop, research and display the national collection of Scottish and international art. We aim to engage and inspire through art.
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We offer a wide range of commercial services including venue hire for events and filming, product wholesale, image licensing, corporate gifts and book sales.
Venue hire
The National Galleries of Scotland consists of three galleries in the very heart of Edinburgh, home to the Nation’s collection of art all available to hire for special events.