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.
Welcome to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, home to Scotland’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
Galleries & grounds
Come and enjoy the grounds at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. While we are still working on reopening our gallery buildings, we welcome you to enjoy the grounds at Modern One and Two. With their world-class sculptures and a pop-up cafe, these beautiful green spaces are a breath of fresh air. You can also enjoy some of our family activities and tours of our sculptures in the grounds
The lawn at the front of Modern One was landscaped to a design by Charles Jencks.
Modern One
Modern Two
Modern One is housed in a neoclassical building, which was designed by William Burn in 1825. Modern Two was originally built in 1833 and in 1999 it was converted into a Gallery.
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.
In addition to the transport options below there are bike racks at each site and Just Eat Cycle Hire stations nearby.
- <strong>Grounds open<br>Gallery Closed due to Covid-19</strong>
- <strong>Grounds open<br>Gallery Closed due to Covid-19</strong>
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR
Accessibility & facilities
The Changing Places toilet is located in the rear car park of Modern One with accessible parking spaces located nearby. The unit is open 10am-5pm, every day, a key is not required.
A full accessibility guide is available at www.accessibilityguides.org for Modern One and Modern Two.
Gallery floor plans
Below are the floor plans for both Modern One and Modern Two.
Please note the buildings are currently closed, however the grounds are open for you to enjoy.
Admissions
What's open
In order to help protect the health of our staff and visitors during this difficult time our gallery buildings are closed, however the grounds are open for you to enjoy at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Opening times
Car park - 9.45am-5.30pm
Changing Places toilet - 10am-5pm
Toilets - 10am-5pm
Pop-up cafe - 10am-3pm
Contact
For general enquiries regarding your visit or gallery services:
+44 (0)131 624 6200
[email protected]
Your safety
We have received the 'We're Good to Go' accreditation from Visit Scotland. The ‘We’re Good To Go’ accreditation demonstrates that we are adhering to the respective government and public health guidance, and have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment to check the required processes and protocols are in place.
Families
Our buildings are currently closed. We can't wait to welcome you and your family to the gallery again as soon as we can.
The grounds of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art are open and perfect for exploring with your family. We have created some activities for you and your family to enjoy while stomping around the grounds.
Sensory Sculpture Stories
Stories to encourage you to use your senses to enjoy and experience the sculptures in our grounds.
Featured exhibitions and displays
Must see
Display
Beyond Realism | Dada and Surrealism
Modern One
Until Sun 25 Oct 2020
Grounds open
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Exhibition
Coming Soon
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema
Modern Two
Coming later this year!
Grounds open
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
£12.00
Display
Figurative Art in Scotland and England 1918-1945
Modern One
Grounds open
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Display
Expressive Art in the Early 20th Century
Modern One
Grounds open
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Cafés & shops
Pop-up cafe
Open daily 10am to 4pm, except when there is inclement weather.
Toilet facilities are located at the rear of Modern One.
Toilet facilities are located at the rear of Modern One.
While the galleries are closed we are pleased to provide a pop-up takeaway cafe
The pop-up cafe beside the entrance to Modern Two offers snacks, sweet treats and coffee to keep you energised during your visit to the gallery grounds. Relax and enjoy the view over the Modern Two lawns and take a wander around the sculpture trails.
Café Modern One
In order to help protect the health of our staff and visitors during this difficult time, we have closed all of our Galleries
+44 (0)131 332 6245
[email protected]
Café Modern One looks out onto a beautiful terrace and kitchen garden to the rear of the gallery and offers seasonal tasty salads, deli filled sandwiches, hearty soups, delicious hot dishes and artisanal baking all prepared from scratch on the premises.
Paolozzi's Kitchen
In order to help protect the health of our staff and visitors during this difficult time, we have closed all of our Galleries
+44 (0)131 332 5257
[email protected]
The café at Modern Two offers table service and Scottish/Italian-themed food – Italian classics using Scottish ingredients, seasonal, local produce, all made on-site from scratch.
Book a tableShops
In order to help protect the health of our staff and visitors during this difficult time, we have closed all of our Galleries
The shop at Modern One has a wonderful selection of books, art-inspired gifts and a great range of postcards featuring works from the collection.
Shop online
Research facilities
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.
Modern & contemporary works on paper
The collection consists of Scottish and international 20th and 21st century graphic art.
Modern & contemporary art library
The modern art library covers the mid 19th century to the present day.
Historic prints and drawings
The collection consists of over 30,000 works of Scottish and international graphic art, from the early Renaissance to the 20th century.
Historic art library
The historic art research library covers the 14th to the 20th century.
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.