Scottish National Gallery
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh and home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Our galleries
Modern One
An outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art, including a centenary Joan Eardley display
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Opening hours
All our galleries are open. Visit the venue pages National, Portrait and Modern for more information about venues.
| Scottish National Gallery | Modern One | Modern Two | Scottish National Portrait Gallery | |
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| Galleries | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | 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) |
Daily, 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) |
| Shops | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | Closed |
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Safety information
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We ask that you respect physical distancing from others during your visit.
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If you or anyone you live with displays symptoms associated with COVID-19, please delay your visit until it is safe to do so.
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Download Smartify to access our highlights tour, large print labels and get more information about the artworks during your visit.
Relax and explore the grounds
Visit the grounds at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Explore the sculpture park. Enjoy coffee or a snack at the Modern Two pop-up café.
Walk, Talk, Make Sculpture Trail
You and your family can find out about some artists, their artworks and follow prompts to make your own art with this trail.
Sensory Sculpture Trail
A series of six creative prompts, around the grounds, to help you experience the artworks with your body, breath, ears, eyes and mind.
Smartify
Smartify
Download the app, scan the art, uncover the story.
Discover the stories behind the art with Smartify, the free informative art app. Scan most of the art in our gallery and grounds to learn even more about the work and the artist. Bring your headphones and enhance your visit with our highlights audio tour exploring key works of art from the collection.
Featured exhibitions and displays
Display
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Scottish National Gallery
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Admission free
Must see
Exhibition
Just Opened
Barbara Hepworth | Art & Life
Modern Two
Until Sun 2 Oct 2022
Open daily, 10am-5pm
£15-12, concessions available
Must see
Exhibition
Counted | Scotland's Census 2022
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Until Sun 25 Sep 2022
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Admission free
Featured events
Lecture or talk
Screening | George Mackay Brown: The Storm Watchers (in person)
Scottish National Gallery
Tue 31 May 2022
12:30 - 1:30pm
Free
Booking essential
Lecture or talk
SOLD OUT
Spin | Tour and Discussion: Barbara Hepworth | Art & Life
Modern Two
Thu 26 May 2022
6 - 7:30pm
£10
Booking essential
Special event
Early openings | Autism and sensory-friendly mornings
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Sun 26 Jun 2022
9 - 10am
Free
Booking essential
Accessibility
Things to do at the gallery
Fun for families whatever the weather!
Barbara Hepworth Art Sketch
Activities designed to help you stop, take notice and create your own sketches to inspire your own sculptures and installations – inspired by what’s around you. For ages 6+.
Art Spot
What... or who will you spot - when you take a visit to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery?
Walk, Talk, Make Sculpture Trail
You and your family can find out about the artists, their artworks and follow prompts to make your own art with this outdoor trail.
Art Stomps
Sculpture-hunting, leaf-kicking, outdoor art-making at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, specially made for the under fives!
Sensory Sculpture Stories
Stories to encourage you to use your senses to enjoy and experience the sculptures in the grounds of Modern One.
Draw & Explore
Draw & explore your way around the Scottish National Gallery with this downloadable sketchbook. Download here or pick up your copy at the gallery.
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Our partner galleries
Duff house
A five-star country house and gallery, run in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council, Historic Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland. Highlights on display include works by El Greco, Gainsborough and Raeburn.
Paxton House
Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Paxton House boasts the largest purpose-built picture gallery in a Scottish country house. On display is a large group of paintings on loan from the National Galleries of Scotland.
What's on
Browse what's on at the galleries below, or filter results to narrow your search.
About the National Galleries
The National Galleries of Scotland cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and, with a lively and innovative programme of activities, exhibitions, education and publications, aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public.