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Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world.
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Modern One
Open daily, 10am-5pm
An outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
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Modern Two
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Home to Paolozzi's Studio and incredible highlights of modern art.
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Portrait
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Come face to face with the people who shape Scotland’s past, present and future.
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Join us across our four galleries for exhibitions that are sure to intrigue, fascinate and delight.
Alberta Whittle | create dangerously
An immersive exhibition which invites you to slow down and pause. At the heart of Alberta’s solo show is her generous spirit which promotes compassion and collective care as means of resisting racism and anti-Blackness.
Conversations with the Collection
Taking over the top level of Modern One, this changing programme of displays will offer visitors a brand new way to experience the national collection.
Decades | The Art of Change 1900–1980
This fascinating, free exhibition takes a journey through 80 years of art, from 1900 to the 1970s. Spanning a period of dramatic change, each work on display is drawn from the Gallery’s world-class collection of modern art.
The Modern Portrait
Many well-known Scottish faces feature here in this vivid cross-section of modern and contemporary portraits from the national collection.
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 Scotland’s collection of world class art 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
We continue to acquire artworks that enhance and complement Scotland's national collection.
What's new at the galleries
Your Art World
Your Art World is an online community by and for 3-18 year olds: a place to think, wonder, create and share your art online. Find resources and open-ended challenges to inspire critical thinking, play and individual voice.
King James VI and I – Art and Culture at the Jacobean Court
Curator Kate Anderson looks at a selection of objects from the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland and other UK museums and galleries to shed light on the life and reign of King James.
Scottish Gifts
Shop for gifts inspired by Scottish traditions, and featuring Scottish iconic figures and the rich colours of Scotland's coastline.
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What's on
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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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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.