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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Art museum in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art consists of two Georgian mansions, Modern One and Modern Two, connected by a landscaped sculpture park.

The museum, designed by architect William Burn, opened its doors in 1960 and became a category A listed building due to its architectural merit.

Modern One displays works by Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso, while Modern Two focuses on Dada and Surrealism collections.

Located 30 minutes from central Edinburgh, the museum offers free admission, wheelchair access, and operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The galleries received 457,655 visitors in 2015, making it one of Scotland's leading cultural institutions for displaying contemporary and modern artworks.

Location: City of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Inception: 1960

Architects: William Burn

Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

Operator: National Galleries of Scotland

Part of: National Galleries Scotland

Address: 75 Belford Road EH4 3DR EH4 3DR

Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 10:00-17:00

Phone: +441316246200

Website: https://nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art

GPS coordinates: 55.95060,-3.22746

Latest update: May 22, 2025 07:27

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