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Best Sights & Activities -(Art Museums)
City Art Centre
(Sights & Activities - Art Museums)
2 Market StEdinburgh UK EH1 1DE 131-529-3993
Description:
This Victorian building dates back to the 1800's and is the former office of "The Scotsman" newspaper. Since 1980, this has been a premier site for contemporary and visual arts, photography and leading temporary exhibits. Promises to be educational fun for the entire family. There's also a great café and souvenir shop.
Dean Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Art Museums)
73 Belford RdEdinburgh UK EH4 3DS 131-624-6200
Fruitmarket Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Art Museums)
45 Market StEdinburgh UK EH1 131-225-2383
Description:
Formerly a fruit market, this site is considered Scotland's definitive gallery of contemporary art. It is renowned for its pioneer exhibitions in Chinese art, but there's also a stellar gathering of local and European art on hand, as well as high-profile touring collections. Frequent lectures and events. Also, a great café and bookshop.
Matthew Architecture Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Art Museums)
20 Chambers StEdinburgh UK EH1 131-650-2342
Description:
Scotland's premier architecture gallery has enjoyed rave reviews since its opening in 1992. The gallery's namesake is Sir Robert Matthew, a former professor at the University of Edinburgh School of Architecture, the location that houses this remarkable collection. This gallery holds numerous local and international exhibitions.#13;#10;#13;#10;
National Gallery of Modern Art
(Sights & Activities - Art Museums)
Belford RdEdinburgh UK EH4 131-624-6200
Description:
Housed in a schoolhouse from the 1820's, this well-versed international collection encompasses movements such as Surrealism and Impressionism, and it boasts definitive artists such as Picasso, Liechtenstein, Ernst, Matisse, and Henry Moore. A charming café and gift shop are also on site.
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