Gallery of Modern Art, Art museum in Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, Scotland.
The Gallery of Modern Art is a museum on Royal Exchange Square that occupies a neoclassical structure with a columned facade and rounded dome at its top. The interior spreads across four levels of exhibition space displaying works from Scotland and beyond.
The building was originally constructed in 1778 as a residence for tobacco merchant William Cunninghame. It later converted into the Royal Exchange before eventually becoming the art museum it is today.
The building presents rotating exhibitions featuring works by Scottish and international artists from recent decades. The collections include paintings, sculptures, photographs, and digital works that reflect current artistic movements and practices.
Entry to the museum is free for all visitors regardless of the day of the week. It is worth checking opening hours before your visit, as times vary depending on whether you go on a weekday or weekend.
The Duke of Wellington statue outside the entrance regularly wears a traffic cone placed on its head, despite constant removal efforts by city staff. This odd occurrence has become a known curiosity that catches the attention of both visitors and passersby.
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