Art for everyone

Open daily and admission is free

Opening hours

Visit the venue pages National, Portrait and Modern for more information about venues.

  National  Modern One Modern Two Portrait 
Galleries Daily, 10am-5pm Daily, 10am-5pm Daily, 10am-5pm Daily, 10am-5pm
Cafes

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant
Daily, 10am-5pm (last orders 4pm)
Cafe Espresso
Daily, 10am-4pm

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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  • Open daily, 10am–5pm
  • Open daily, 10am–5pm
  • Open daily, 10am–5pm
Discover the stories within

Discover the stories within

From pop art icons and foodie histories to art activities for all ages.

Make a day of it

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.

Featured exhibitions and displays

Featured exhibitions and displays

Display

Italian Renaissance 1470–1600

National

Open daily, 10am-5pm

Admission free

Must see
Exhibition

Alberta Whittle | create dangerously

Modern One

Until Sun 7 Jan 2024

Open daily, 10am-5pm

Admission free

Display

The Modern Portrait

Portrait

Open daily, 10am-5pm

Admission free

Featured events

Featured events

Lecture or talk

Walter Geikie | The Life and Labour of Scottish Streets (in person)

National

Tue 6 Jun 2023

12:45 - 1:30pm

Free

Booking essential

Course or workshop

Art Stomps | Summer

Modern One

Sat 10 Jun 2023
11am & 11:45am

Free

Booking essential

Course or workshop

Relaxed mornings for adults (autism and learning disability friendly)

Portrait

Tue 27 Jun 2023

10 - 11am

Free

Booking essential

Accessibility

Accessibility and facilities

The following accessibility and building facilities are universally available at all three of our gallery sites. We encourage you to check the individual facilities for each of the National, Portrait and Modern galleries to help plan your visit further.

Accessibility at the National Galleries of Scotland

  • Wifi
  • Wheelchair access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Wheelchairs available
  • Public toilets
  • Lockers (£1/£2)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Seating throughout
  • Bike rack
  • Café
Art for families

Art for families

Things to do at the gallery and at home.

Keep up-to-date

Keep up-to-date

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Our partner galleries

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

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About the National Galleries

About the National Galleries

We research, develop, and deliver a national collection of Scottish and International art through an engaging assortment of publications, activities, displays and exhibitions.