Must see
Display
Beyond Realism | Dada and Surrealism
Modern One
Until Sun 25 Oct 2020
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Welcome to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, home to Scotland’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Free admission | Charge for some exhibitions
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR
Galleries & grounds
We will continue to allow public access through the grounds of the Modern Art galleries while the Galleries are closed. This arrangement will be kept under review as circumstances change. We are keen to allow the public to make appropriate use of these grounds but we ask that you strictly adhere to Government guidelines on social distancing at all times.
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art. It comprises two galleries, one on either side of Belford Road, and a fantastic sculpture park.
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 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>Gallery Closed due to Covid-19</strong>
- <strong>Gallery Closed due to Covid-19</strong>
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR
Gallery bus
The Gallery bus shuttles visitors between the three gallery sites, for a voluntary donation of £1, starting and returning to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two).
Pick-up and drop-off points
Modern One - front of building
Modern Two - rear of building
Portrait - drop-off only at west St Andrew Square. Three minutes walk from the Gallery
National - The Mound
Arrival/departure times
Please note these times are approximate.
| Modern Two depart | Modern One depart | Portrait (drop off only) | National arrive | National depart | Modern One arrive | Modern Two arrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am | 11:01am | 11:10am | 11:15am | 11:30am | 11:45am | 11:46am |
| 12noon | 12:01pm | 12:10pm | 12:15pm | 12:30pm | 12:45pm | 12:46pm |
| 2pm | 2:01pm | 2:10pm | 2:15pm | 2:30pm | 2:45pm | 2:46pm |
| 3pm | 3:01pm | 3:10pm | 3:15pm | 3:30pm | 3:45pm | 3:46pm |
| 4pm | 4:01pm | 4:10pm | 4:15pm | 4:30pm | 4:45pm | 4:46pm |
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 9am-5pm, every day, a key is not required.
A full accessibility guide is available at www.accessibilityguides.org for Modern One and Modern Two.
Admissions
Cost
Free admission | Charge for some exhibitions
Opening times
In order to help protect the health of our staff and visitors during this difficult time we have closed all of our Galleries.
Contact
For general enquiries regarding your visit or gallery services:
+44 (0)131 624 6200
[email protected]
Your safety
For safety reasons we kindly ask all visitors to carry rucksacks or backpacks by hand or use one of the lockers.
Featured exhibitions and displays
Display
Closing Soon
Figurative Art in Scotland and England 1918-1945
Modern One
Until Sun 28 Jun 2020
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Display
Closing Soon
Symbols of Suffering
Modern One
Until Sun 28 Jun 2020
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Display
Closing Soon
Expressive Art in the Early 20th Century
Modern One
Until Sun 28 Jun 2020
Gallery Closed due to Covid-19
Temporarily Closed
Featured events
Lecture or talk
Books in Focus: Surrealism in Britain in 1936
Modern Two
Thu 4 Jun & Sat 6 Jun 2020
2:30 - 3:30pm
Free
Cancelled
Course
SOLD OUT
Animation Masterclass
Modern One
Sat 6 Jun 2020
10:30am - 4:30pm
£50.00
Cancelled
Course
The Humble Woodblock: A Journey of Discovery
Modern
Sun 31 May, 7 & 14 Jun 2020
10:30am - 1pm
£120.00
Cancelled
Course
The Drawing Room (June 2020) - Ray Harryhausen
Modern
Thu 11 Jun 2020
5:30 - 6:45pm
Free
Cancelled
Cafés & shops
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.