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National Galleries of Scotland: National

Museum | Edinburgh | Scotland | United Kingdom

Scottish artworks in national gallery

The National Galleries of Scotland: National in Edinburgh house the national collection of Scottish and international artworks. The building, opened in 1859 in the neoclassical style, showcases works from the early Renaissance to the early 20th century.

Neoclassical architecture in Edinburgh

Collection and Exhibitions

Exhibitions of famous artists

The gallery features significant paintings by artists such as Titian, Rembrandt, Velázquez, Van Gogh, Monet, and Cézanne. There is a focus on Scottish art, particularly by artists like Allan Ramsay and Henry Raeburn. The newly opened Scottish Galleries display Scottish artworks from 1800 to 1945, including works by William McTaggart, Anne Redpath, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Educational programs for art lovers

Architecture and Facilities

Historical art collection in Scotland

Designed by William Henry Playfair, the building reflects the neoclassical style and includes multiple exhibition spaces, including the main exhibition area on the ground floor and the Scottish Galleries in the basement. The gallery also offers a museum shop and a café for visitors.

Educational Offerings and Events

The gallery provides a diverse range of educational activities, including tours, workshops, and lectures. Regular special exhibitions and events allow visitors to explore and experience various aspects of art history.

Contact details

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Address
The Mound
EH2 2EL Edinburgh

Map view

Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

14579 Reviews

123farringdon
05.02.2025

An awesome gallery that is free to visit although donations are encouraged, understandably. Some amazing pieces of art. Very much recommended!
Emma Kopplova
04.02.2025

Love it!
Michael Tynan
02.02.2025

An outstanding gallery. Scottish art on the lower floor is incredible. Singer-Sergeant and Van Gogh a must see. Beautifully presented. Great shop and cafes.
Maruf Olajide
02.02.2025

The building is nice enough.
Warren
01.02.2025

Fantastic place to visit, polite staff, great food, and the art was superb.
Armen Arshakyan
31.01.2025

Супер. Детям самое то
Helen Wilson
31.01.2025

2 hour queue to see Turner exhibition. Given seats while waiting and kept informed of progress.
Ian Lindley
30.01.2025

Visited to view the Irish Vaughn bequest Turner Watercolours. A one off experience. There was quite a queue but the staff regularly gave updates on queuing times and offering seats to anyone who needed them. Was it worth it? Definitely. The visit reminded me just how much there is to see and how broad the collection is so we will back again soon.
barbara mas
30.01.2025

Museo meraviglioso e… gratuito! Da visitare assolutamente.
Nera Leiya Maisuri
29.01.2025

The National Galleries of Scotland is a great place to see amazing Artworks. The collection includes beautiful paintings from different periods, and the building itself is also nice to explore. It’s free to enter, a must-visit for art lovers!
3znooy
28.01.2025

규모가 엄청 크지는 않지만 알짜배기들을 잘 ㅁㅎ아놓았어요 시대별 구성이나 20세기 이전 작품들이 더 많긴합니다 편안하게 볼 수 있어요 평일 2시 넘어갔고 짐검사도 없습니다^^
Megan M
28.01.2025

I love art and go to many art museum I found this one really good I’d go again
Lorena Montero
27.01.2025

Muy bonito y personal agradable
Alexdiego Rivera
26.01.2025

Fantastic place, beautiful paintings, very famous paintings and artists.10/10
Lucía Peralta Rodríguez
25.01.2025

I wasn’t expecting much and I loved it. Lots of pieces of scottish art, two Vang Gogh’s and more. Tickets are free, don’t miss it! It’s a wonderful place to visit.
Pablo R
24.01.2025

Excelente museo con una colección única de arte escocés, pero en la planta alta, además, encontrarás pinturas de artistas como gaughin, van gogh, el greco, y un largo etcetera. Lo mejor es que es gratis (salvo algunas colecciones, pero ya viene indicado). En la parte baja hay un espacio para niños, que es buena idea si necesitas que estén distraídos. Varias cafeterías dentro. Calcula entre 60-90 minutos, según lo que te guste el arte incluso más. Si hace mal día en Edimburgo puedes aprovechar y absorber un poco de cultura.
孙静
23.01.2025

免费。值得专门一看 展品、策展都很优秀
Ali Karaçoban
23.01.2025

Harika bir mimari yapıya sahip binanın içinde dünyanın en güzel eserlerini barındırıyor. Her resimin önünde ayrı bir detay dikkat çekiyor.
Laura Łukasik
22.01.2025

Good variety of portrait art in a beautiful building

 

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