Museums & galleries in Edinburgh

This venue displays works from the vast Royal Collection Trust. Its exhibitions change regularly, ranging from Italian Renaissance drawings to Fabergé jewellery.

The The Writers’ Museum is dedicated to the lives and works of three great Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is located in a scenic West End district and is surrounded by a sculpture park. It features works from the 20th and 21st centuries, including pieces by Picasso, Warhol, and contemporary Scottish artists.

One of the leading private galleries in the UK, located in a historic building on Broughton Street. It specializes in established contemporary artists as well as emerging talent.

Located in the city center on The Mound. It houses masterpieces of European painting from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, including works by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Monet, and Van Gogh.

One of the city’s oldest attractions, offering interactive exhibits, optical illusions, and a panoramic view of Edinburgh.

Located right next to Waverley Station, this bright modern gallery hosts world-class exhibitions and is also known for its excellent bookshop and cafeteria.

Hosts rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary art, photography, and design.

Located in a neo-Gothic red sandstone building, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery houses' collection is dedicated to outstanding individuals who shaped Scotland’s history—from kings to modern figures.

A vast complex which is combining a modern building with the Victorian Royal Museum. Its exhibitions cover everything from natural history and technology to archaeology and Scottish heritage.