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National Galleries of Scotland: National
Museum4.7 · 17 2544.5 · 5 802≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry
Housed in an elegant neoclassical temple on The Mound in central Edinburgh, Scotland's national art gallery houses the nation's premier collection of Western fine art. Free permanent galleries exhibit treasures spanning from the early Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, including masterworks by Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Monet, and Van Gogh, as well as celebrated Scottish masterpieces such as Henry Raeburn's 'The Skating Minister'.
Highlights
- Free admission to the nation's premier permanent collection of fine art
- Masterworks by Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Monet, Gauguin, and Van Gogh
- Iconic Scottish paintings including Henry Raeburn's 'The Skating Minister'
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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What’s nearby
National Gallery houses an extensive collection of European paintings.
0 min walk · 4 m
The Mound
1 min walk · 81 m
Royal Scots Monument.
1 min walk · 91 m
Royal Scottish Academy promotes Scottish art and artists.
1 min walk · 92 m
Black Watch Memorial.
1 min walk · 112 m
John Wilson Memorial.
2 min walk · 122 m
Allan Ramsay Memorial.
2 min walk · 133 m
John Knox Memorial.
2 min walk · 145 m
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