Our galleries
Opening times
All our galleries will begin a process of phased reopening during April and May.
Last orders at our cafes are 30 minutes before closing. Visit the venue pages National, Portrait and Modern for more information about venues and opening hours.
| Scottish National Gallery | Modern One | Modern Two | Scottish National Portrait Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleries (Booking required) |
Open from 6 May Thu-Sat 10am-5pm |
Open from 16 May Sun-Tue 10am-5pm |
Open from 26 April Daily 10am-5pm |
Open from 30 April Daily 10am-5pm |
| Cafes (No booking required) |
As above then daily from 17 May |
Open from 16 May Daily 10am-5pm |
Open now Horsebox café (takeaway only) Daily 10am-3pm Open from 26 April Paolozzi's Kitchen |
As above |
| Shops | As above then daily from 17 May |
Closed | Open from 26 April Daily 10am-5pm |
Closed |
- <b>Reopening 6 May</b>
- <b>Reopening 30 April</b>
Relax and explore the grounds
Although our galleries are currently closed you can still enjoy the grounds at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Explore the sculpture park and 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.
Modern Two Pop-up café
The pop-up café beside the entrance to Modern Two offers snacks, sweet treats and coffee to keep you energised during your visit to the gallery grounds.
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
Must see
Exhibition
Coming Soon
Scottish National Gallery visit
National
Reopening 6 May
Must see
Exhibition
Coming Soon
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art visit | Modern One
Modern One
Reopening 16 May
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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.