Glasgow Galleries

Gallery of Modern Art Kelvingrove Art Gallery

For those inspired by contemporary and digital art, the Gallery of Modern Art known as GoMA, plays host to an extensive programme of exhibitions and workshops and displays works by local and international artists. This is the second most visited contemporary art gallery outside of London and has enthralled several million visitors since opening its doors in 1996. Set in the beautiful grounds of Pollok Estate and Country Park in Glasgow's South Side, The Burrell Collection has a staggering 9,000 pieces of art ranging from Tapestries to artefacts from Ancient China and Egypt to French Tapestries. Sir William Burrell and his wife gifted their spectacular collection to the City of Glasgow in 1983. The Huntarian Museum is another favourite for visitors and Glaswegians alike. This art gallery situated above the University of Glasgow's Cloisters displays a diversity of paintings, drawings, taxidermy and prints produced by some of the world's best renowned artists.

Glasgow is proud of its art collection and galleries and the full spectrum is covered, offering visitors a visual feast of Art. For your convenience, some of the most popular Art Galleries in and around the city are featured below.

All Glasgow City Council museums are open daily from 10am to 5pm from :Monday to Thursday and Saturday. On Friday and Sunday opening times are 11am to 5pm. They are closed to the public on the 25th, 26th and 31st December (pm) and the 1st and 2nd of January.