We're open!
We can confirm that, in line with the latest Scottish Government announcements, our Galleries will remain open and we look forward to welcoming you. Details of our opening hours across all Galleries can be found in the grid below. More information about your visit can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions.
The latest Scottish Government guidance has restrictions on travel and groups. For more information on the local protection levels visit the Scottish Government website. If you are not permitted to travel to Edinburgh and have already booked a ticket to visit us, please contact us at [email protected]
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 until January 2021.
*During this time the grounds of the Gallery of Modern Art will be open daily 10am-5pm.
| Scottish National Gallery | Modern One | Modern Two | Scottish National Portrait Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleries (Booking required) |
Open daily 10am-5pm | Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm* | Open daily 10am-5pm | Sunday to Tuesday 10am-5pm |
| Cafes (No booking required) |
Open Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm | Open daily 10am-4pm | Open daily 10am-4.30pm | Open Sunday-Tuesday 10am-4.30pm |
| Shops (Booking required at some sites) |
Open daily 10am-5pm | Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm (ticket holders only) | Open daily 10am-5pm (ticket holders only) | Closed |
Our galleries
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.
What's new at the galleries
Shaun the Sheep: Online Model Making Workshop
We’ve partnered with Aardman Animations to host some festive online model-making fun! Make your very own Shaun the Sheep under the guidance of expert model-maker Jim Parkyn.
2020: Stories, Portraits, Visions
Help us to document this unparalleled year by sending us your images and writings.
Art Connects
Art Zoom session for parents/carers of babies born during this isolating year. This week's 'Art Connects' will be a tactile, playful, supportive 45 mins led by silversmith Bryony Knox.
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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
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