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Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre

Recent gifts and bequests to the city's Scottish art collection: paintings, prints, sculpture and photographs by Barns-Graham, Bellany, Crowe, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Jessie M. King and more.

Now showing12 Sept – 6 Jun 2027Free

Ade Adesina: Bard

Major solo show of Aberdeen-based printmaker Ade Adesina: monumental woodcuts, etchings and linocuts on climate change and colonial histories, plus a new Edinburgh commission.

Now showing7 Nov – 11 Apr 2027£6

Kenneth Dingwall: Being

Retrospective of Edinburgh abstract artist Kenneth Dingwall's 60-year career: around 70 drawings, paintings, prints and constructions, some never shown before.

Upcoming21 Nov – 7 Mar 2027£10

Carla van de Puttelaar - Facing the Law: Portraits Past & Present

Around 85 photographic portraits of women in Scots law by Dutch artist Carla van de Puttelaar, shown alongside historic portraits of lawmen by Scougall, Ramsay and Raeburn.

Upcoming22 May 2027 – 10 Oct 2027Free

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Visitor Information

Is City Art Centre free to visit?

Yes, general admission to City Art Centre is free. Free entry; charges apply for some temporary exhibitions.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of City Art Centre?

City Art Centre is open Open daily 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is City Art Centre?

City Art Centre is located at 2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom, in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The nearest stations are Edinburgh Waverley and St Andrew Square (tram).

What can I see at City Art Centre?

Six floors of Scottish art, from Raeburn to Eardley and Paolozzi, in a former newspaper warehouse beside Waverley station. Current highlights include Ade Adesina: Bard, Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre and Carla van de Puttelaar - Facing the Law: Portraits Past & Present.

Do I need to book City Art Centre in advance?

City Art Centre is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free entry; charges apply for some temporary exhibitions.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit City Art Centre?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Is City Art Centre accessible?

Level access at the main entrance; escalator and lift to all floors; accessible toilet on the ground floor.