Scottish National Gallery
Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world.
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Which gallery do you want to visit?
There is so much to discover at all our galleries in the centre of Edinburgh.
Modern Two
Modern Two is currently closed. Our research facilities are open by appointment.
Closed
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Come face to face with the people who shape Scotland’s past, present and future.
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Opening hours
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 | Closed | 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) |
| Shops | Daily, 10am-5pm | Daily, 10am-5pm | Closed | Daily, 10am-5pm |
- Open daily, 10am–5pm
- Open daily, 10am–5pm
- Open daily, 10am–5pm
- Open daily, 10am–5pm
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.
Make a day of it
Pick up a sculpture trail, sample a legendary salad at the café or browse art prints in the shop.
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.
Café Portrait
Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee and cake amongst breathtaking surroundings.
Shop at Modern One
Browse art books, prints, local craft and exclusive products featuring modern and contemporary artworks.
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
Exhibition
Conserving Scotland's Art
Scottish National Gallery
Until Sun 16 Apr 2023
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Admission free
Must see
Exhibition
Closing Soon
New Arrivals | From Salvador Dalí to Jenny Saville
Modern One
Until Sun 12 Feb 2023
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Admission free
Must see
Exhibition
Closing Soon
Artists at Work 2
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Until Sun 12 Feb 2023
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Admission free
Featured events
Our Friends
Lecture or talk
The Villa Throughout History
Scottish National Gallery
Every Thursday from 16 Feb - 9 Mar 2023
10:30am - 12 noon
£44, Friends and guests
Tickets on sale from 10am on Tuesday 7 February
Lecture or talk
Conversations with the Collection | Rosie O’Grady and Professor Patricia Allmer (in person)
Modern One
Fri 10 Feb 2023
12:45 - 1:30pm
Free
Booking essential
Course or workshop
Drawing Room | Modern Portrait
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Wed 8 Feb 2023
5:30 - 6:45pm
Free
Booking essential
Accessibility
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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.