Early years
Book a gallery visit for 3-5 year olds to discover the stories and magic of art.
Discover the inspiration and power of the visual arts, through historic, modern and contemporary art. Gallery visits align closely with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence to nurture creativity, develop skills and deepen understanding of culture in Scotland and the world.
You can also take inspiration from our online learning resources for ideas to engage learners with art, wherever you are.
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Plan a visit
We are now welcoming a limited number of self-led groups back to the gallery. Sign up to our schools email newsletter for regular updates.
Secondary school / FE
Book a group visit to deepen understanding of art in Scotland and the world.
Higher education
The galleries are a valuable resource for students and tutors in higher education. Book a self-led visit now.
Resources
Explore our teachers' resources, for use in the classroom and in the gallery.
You 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
Learning through pictures
Whether you want to introduce a new topic, encourage literacy or just get to know your students better, art postcards can be used in many ways across the curriculum.
Scottish identity
Taking the iconic painting Monarch of Glen as a starting point this resource asks the question 'Who decides who we are?' For upper primary and secondary pupils.
Accessibility
Our galleries
Scottish National Gallery
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh and home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Modern One
An outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art, including a centenary Joan Eardley display
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Open daily, 10am-5pm