Must see
Exhibition
NOW | Monster Chetwynd, Henry Coombes, Moyna Flannigan, Betye Saar, Wael Shawky
Modern One
Until Sun 28 Apr 2019
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Free
Welcome to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, home to Scotland’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Free admission | Charge for some exhibitions
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR
Galleries & grounds
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art. Modern One is housed in a neoclassical building, which was designed by William Burn in 1825. The lawn at the front of the building was landscaped to a design by Charles Jencks and is home to a fantastic sculpture park. Pig Rock Bothy is also on the Modern One grounds and was designed for a changing programme of performances, discussions, residencies and events.
Modern One
Modern Two
Modern Two was originally built in 1833 was converted into a Gallery in order to show the Gallery of Modern Art’s extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art and work by the sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi.
Read more about this history of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Getting here
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is located 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street. It includes two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two, set in a beautiful sculpture park.
Gallery Bus
Our Gallery Bus takes visitors to all three galleries. Starting at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art the bus runs a circular route to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery. A voluntary donation of £1 is required. The bus drops off, but does not pick up at the Portrait Gallery.
| Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | Scottish National Portrait Gallery (drop off only) | Scottish National Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| 11am | 11:15am | 11:30am |
| 12 noon | 12:15pm | 12:30pm |
| 2pm | 2:15pm | 2:30pm |
| 3pm | 3:15pm | 3:30pm |
| 4pm | 4:15pm | 4:30pm |
Accessibility & facilities
In order to protect our vulnerable works of art from any kind of accidental damage we kindly ask all visitors to either carry their rucksack/backpack by hand or place it in a locker.
Admissions
Cost
Free admission | Charge for some exhibitions
Opening times
Open daily 10am–5pm
Contact
For general enquiries regarding your visit or gallery services:
+44 (0)131 624 6200
enquiries@nationalgalleries.org
Groups of 10 or more
Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to book two weeks in advance in order to make the most of your visit and take advantage of discounts on paid exhibitions. Our team can help you plan your visit.
Schools, college & university visits
We offer an exciting range of tours and workshops for students of all ages.
Featured exhibitions and displays
Must see
Exhibition
Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi | I want to be a machine
Modern Two
Until Sun 2 Jun 2019
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Free
Exhibition
Just Opened
HappyHere
Modern One
Until Sun 24 Feb 2019
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Free
Display
Contemporary Painters | Michael Armitage, Georg Baselitz, Peter Doig, Chris Ofili, Raqib Shaw
Modern One
Until Sun 17 Mar 2019
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Free
Featured events
Tour
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby/Bump) (Ages 0-1)
Modern | Modern One
Mon 7 Jan 2019
10:15am, 11:00am, 11:30am
Free
+2 other sessions
Course
The Drawing Room - January 2019
Modern One
Thu 10 Jan 2019
5:30 - 6:45pm
Free
Lecture or talk
NOW: Beginner’s Guide to… Theatricality in Contemporary Art
Modern One
Sat 12 Jan 2019
2 - 2:45pm
Free
Cafés & shops
Café Modern One
Café Modern One is the perfect location for a spot of al fresco dining. Our garden terrace is a great place to enjoy one of our tasty salads, a deli filled sandwich or one of our delicious hot dishes. Join friends for a lazy lunch with a glass of wine or have a quick catch up with coffee.
Café Modern Two
The more intimate Café Modern Two offers table service and a seasonally changing lunch menu which includes soups and light main meals, all cooked on the premises, as well as antipasti platters and filled focaccias and baguettes.
A luxurious afternoon tea for two at Café Modern Two costs only £30
Shops
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art has two shops, one at Modern One and one at Modern Two, each with a wonderful selection of art books, unusual gifts and a great range of postcards featuring works from the Collection. With contemporary homewares, limited edition jewellery, beautiful stationery and inspiring designs on everyday items, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect gift.
Shop online
While you're here
Our print rooms and libraries are open to the public by appointment.
Archive and special books
Personal and institutional archives relating to 20th and 21st century Scottish and international art.
Print room
The collection consists of Scottish and international 20th and 21st century graphic art.
Paolozzi studio
Discover more about Eduardo Paolozzi, his working methods and the source of his ideas in this recreation of his studio.
Sculpture park audio tour
Explore the sculpture in the grounds of Modern One and Two, with this audio tour.
About us
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.