The Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery Edinburgh

The Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) and the Dean Gallery (Modern Two) offer a fantastic journey through the world of modern and contemporary art.

How to get there:

Both galleries are approximately 20 minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street. From the Johnnie Walker Store proceed down Queensferry Street taking the second left into Melville Street with St Mary’s Cathedral at the end of the street.

St Mary’s Cathedral at the end of Melville Street

At the cathedral turn right into Manor Place and left into Chester Street. At the traffic lights take a right turn into Palmerston Place and proceed down the hill turned left at the bottom and over the Belford Bridge. You will see the entrance to the Modern Two. Walk up the path to the Gallery.

The Gallery of Modern Art
Look for this gate off Belford Road

The Dean Gallery (Modern 2)

The Dean Gallery was originally built as the Dean Orphanage in 1833 by Thomas Hamilton and opened as a gallery in 1999. The gallery has a regular programme of exhibitions each year featuring the work by a number of artists. Click this link for details of current exhibitions.

One of the permanent features of the gallery is the recreation of the sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio and his 3 metre tall sculpture Vulcan which dominates the gallery cafe.

There is also a gift shop selling a range of souvenirs.

The Dean Gallery
The Dean Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern 1)

Crossing the road by way of the crossing and up the path Modern 1 covers the period from 1900 to the present day. Before you enter the building itself it is worthwhile exploring the sculpture garden. The garden was designed by Charles Jenks

the Gallery of Modern Art
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The Gallery of Modern Art
Charles Jenks Garden

The gallery itself houses a collection of international as well as art from a number of British artists. Artists include Salvador Dali, Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Lucien Freud, the Scottish colourists, Barbara Hepworth and John Bellamy.

For current events click this link

Additional Information

Admission to both galleries is free with the option to leave a donation. However there is a charge for exhibitions.

Both galleries are accessible to people with disabilities.

At both galleries there is a cafe providing morning coffees, lite lunches and snacks

Opening times daily 10.00am to 5.00pm

The 13 bus to Ravelston is an hourly service from Queensferry Street/Princes Street to the gallery.The bus is operated by Edinburgh Coach Lines and does not accept Day tickets or passes bought on Lothian Buses. Cost is £2 per adult and can accept cash or card payments.

A day spent exploring the Gallery of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery is sure to be a memorable one. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a cultural experience, you’re guaranteed to leave inspired.

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