Our galleries
Opening hours
All our galleries are open. Visit the venue pages National, Portrait and Modern for more information about venues. Advance booking is required at the Scottish National Gallery and Modern Two and is recommended at our other venues.
Although it is not an entry requirement, in line with Scottish Government advice, we would encourage taking a lateral flow test prior to visiting us. Please see below for more information on the Covid safety measures we have already implemented.
| 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 (No booking required) |
The Scottish & 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 | Daily, 10am-5pm |
- Open daily, 10am-5pm<br> Booking required
- Open daily, 10am-5pm<br> Booking recommended
- Open daily, 10am-5pm<br> Booking recommended
- Open daily, 10am-5pm<br> Booking recommended
Safety information
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Although it is not an entry requirement, in line with Scottish Government advice, we would encourage taking a lateral flow test prior to visiting us.
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We have signed up to Check In Scotland, a voluntary service which enables visitors to quickly and securely provide their contact details to asssist with COVID-19 contact tracing.
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We have signed up to the Good to Go scheme to show we are committed to meeting current Scottish Government health and safety standards for our buildings, staff and visitors.
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Admission is via a ticketed entry system. Booking is required at the National and Modern Two and recommended at our other galleries. If you have not pre-booked, entry may be available on the day. Ask a member of staff onsite for details.
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We have instituted a programme of deep cleaning of the Galleries and will have staff onsite cleaning all touch points throughout the day.
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We ask that you maintain physical distancing from others during your visit.
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We ask all visitors over the age of 12 to bring and wear a face covering. Our staff will be wearing face coverings.
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Hand sanitiser is available in key areas, along with increased cleaning regimes in toilets and other high use areas.
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We are admitting visitors coming into our galleries via hourly visitor slots at Portrait and Modern One and 15 minute slots at the National and Modern Two.
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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.
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When visiting us, please limit your group to three households or less.
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
Must see
Exhibition
Closing Soon
Turner in January
Scottish National Gallery
Until Mon 31 Jan 2022
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Must see
Exhibition
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema
Modern Two
Until Sun 20 Feb 2022
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Must see
Exhibition
Closing Soon
Thomas Joshua Cooper | The World's Edge
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Until Sun 23 Jan 2022
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Admission free
Accessibility
Fun for families whatever the weather!
Art Spot
What... or who will you spot - when you take a visit to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery?
Ray Harryhausen Family Guide
Designed for future film legends aged 5 and up, there's things to find, see, draw and play. Pick up or download one when coming to visit Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema.
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.
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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.