City Guide

Edinburgh

The Scottish capital may be renowned for the Edinburgh Fringe, but the city is alive with art all year round, from the Scottish National Gallery to the stunning Jupiter Artland sculpture park.

Must-see museums

Places to visit with your National Art Pass

Museum

National Museums Collection Ce…

Edinburgh
Scotland
Museum

Historic Environment Scotland

Edinburgh
Scotland
Museum

Surgeons' Hall Museums

Edinburgh
Scotland
Free entry
Museum

Jupiter Artland

Edinburgh
Scotland
50% off entry
Museum

St Cecilia’s Hall Concert Room…

Edinburgh
Scotland
Museum

Dovecot Studios

Edinburgh
Scotland
50% off exhibitions
Museum

National Mining Museum Scotlan…

Newtongrange
Scotland
50% off entry
Museum

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh
Scotland
50% off exhibitions
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‘Florence’ hood and ‘Spray’ dress by Cimone, Autumn/Winter 2017.
© Cimone Ltd, Photo © Rhiannon Adam

Popular exhibitions

Must-see exhibitions for you to visit

Exhibition

Beyond the Little Black Dress

1 July - 29 October 2023
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
50% off exhibitions
Exhibition

Incoming: New Acquisitions at…

2 October 2021 - 28 May 2023
City Art Centre
Edinburgh
Exhibition

Bernat Klein: Design in Colour

5 November 2022 - 23 April 2023
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
Last chance
Exhibition

Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pa…

31 March - 8 July 2023
Dovecot Studios
Edinburgh
Opening soon
50% off exhibitions
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Upcoming Events

Make, play and learn at family events for The Wild Escape across the UK

Family

The Magpie’s Challenge at Talb…

22 April 2023
An educative and fun treasure hunt in one of Scotland's leading contemporary art galleries…
Talbot Rice Gallery
Edinburgh
Trail

Spring Trail: Plants on the mo…

1 - 16 April 2023
Discover how plants move and learn about plants from all around the world.
Inverleith House
Edinburgh
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Get inspired

Recommendations for your next day out

Podcast

Jack Lowden at the National Mu…

7 Oct 2021
Actor Jack Lowden takes his friend and fellow actor Andrew Rothney to the National Museum…
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
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Podcast

Brian Cox at the Scottish Nati…

14 Apr 2022
Actor Brian Cox shares some of his favourite works of art at the Scottish National Gallery…
Scottish National Gallery
Edinburgh
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The café-bar at Chapter in Cardiff, with work by Magda Archer on the walls.
Recommendations

Our favourite museum and gallery cafés

Gallery hopping can be hungry work. Fuel your day of art at these excellent museum cafés – whether you’re looking for breakfast or brunch..
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13 Dec 2021
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Art and About: Exploring modern art in Edinburgh

Art Fund member and Edinburgh enthusiast Ildiko explores some of the city’s modern and contemporary art with her National Art Pass.
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20 Feb 2020
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The exhibitions you must see in 2023

Discover the story of the little black dress, Andy Warhol’s fascination with textiles, the legend of the Knossos minotaur, and fashion house Chanel...
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19 Dec 2022
National Museum of Scotland
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An insider's guide to Edinburgh

From the Scottish National Gallery to Dovecot Studios, explore the best museums to visit in Edinburgh, thanks to a city local.
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21 Aug 2022
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