National Galleries Scotland: Modern
National Galleries Scotland: Modern
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Scotland's premier modern art collection welcomes families with fully accessible galleries, wheelchair hire for just £1, and baby-changing facilities throughout.
What's nearby
- Britannia Hotel Edinburgh 150m away
- St. Andrew's Catholic Church 200m away
- Belford Hostel 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
I've visited Modern on a number of occasions - usually to peruse a gallery show. On this occasion I went along with an artist friend to see the Joan Eardley exhibition. We were not disappointed; truly beautiful (if often cold landscapes). But they were so well rendered that you could actually feel the cold sweeps she set to canvas. The only disappointments on this visit were that the upper galleries were closed, and that it cost £4.75 for a fruit scone. But this is ably compensated by the fact that it was free to visit the gallery itself. Well done for Edinburgh council allowing art to be available to all.
· via Google
The building that houses the Modern Two is architecturally interesting. You have to pay to enter this building. On the first Monday of every month you can choose how much you want to pay with a minimum starting amount of two pounds. There are a number of rooms that display the latest exhibits, in this case it was Resistance. This consists of photographs showing activism in the United Kingdom over the last century. It was quite interesting comparing the past to what is happening today. There are toilets, which were clean, a small gift shop and a cafe. There was also a car park. There are some sculptures outside the building which can be seen for free. Staff were welcoming and happy to chat. There is disabled access to all floors. You have to go to the rear of the building for step free access. There are disabled parking spaces in the carpark and there is a disabled toilet.
· via Google
Visited Joan Eardley exhibition this week -absolutely delightful! Definitely worth a visit to appreciate her talent and life as a young artist. Filled with her art and those who influenced and supported, photography and its history. It’s free! Super cafe ☕️ too. A great way to spend an hour or two at Modern Two.
· via Google
Very cool place, just stopped in to use the bathrooms but stayed for the exhibits.
· via Google
Visitors say this art gallery offers beautifully curated and thought-provoking exhibitions, with many highlighting the "Resistance" and Joan Eardley displays. They also appreciate the excellent cafe with delicious food and coffee, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. Guests mention the free entry for some exhibitions, convenient on-site parking, and accessible facilities.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (754 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Edinburgh