Home is where the art is
For kids and parents, we've got five fun and creative activities every week that have been designed for children of all ages to explore. This week, we’re inspired by Ray Harryhausen, the grandfather of stop-motion animation.
This week at the galleries
Our galleries may be closed at the moment, but there's plenty to do and see online, with new content added each week.
Art and mindfulness
In the first of a series of videos, Trudi Collier examines the notion of 'mindfulness' and invites us to contemplate Van Gogh's Olive Trees.
Happy birthday, Ray!
All this week we're celebrating the birthday of the late, great Ray Harryhausen, who would have turned 100 on 29 June. Check out our social channels for new and exclusive content, and follow the link below to find out more about our forthcoming exhibition, Titan of Cinema.
Delivering world-class art
Our online shop is back and open for business! Have a browse through our collection of gifts, art supplies, books, prints and home décor ideas. And we’ll deliver to your door.
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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.
Our galleries
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The best of modern and contemporary art spread across two unique venues in our beautiful sculpture park.
Modern One
Free admission
Temporarily closed
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Modern Two
Free admission
Temporarily closed
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
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.
Commercial services
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.