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Exterior of Fruitmarket gallery on Market Street, Edinburgh

Fruitmarket

ArtOpens 11amFreeEdinburgh Waverley (rail)

Fruitmarket has shown contemporary art in Edinburgh since 1974, in a former fruit and vegetable market built in 1938 on Market Street next to Waverley Station. A 2021 expansion by Reiach and Hall added the adjoining Warehouse, a former fruit warehouse and nightclub, doubling the exhibition space. It stages major solo shows by Scottish and international artists, plus talks, book launches and workshops, and entry to exhibitions is free. Its acclaimed bookshop and café open earlier than the galleries.

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Still from Night Walk for Edinburgh by Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller

Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller: Night Walk for Edinburgh

Free 50-minute app-based video walk through the Old Town, starting on Cockburn Street; part game, part surreal poetry, part mystery. Best at dusk.

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45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom

Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley (rail), St Andrew Square (tram) and Princes Street (tram)

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MonToday11:00–18:00
Tue11:00–18:00
Wed11:00–18:00
Thu11:00–18:00
Fri11:00–18:00
Sat11:00–18:00
Sun11:00–18:00

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Free

Free entry to exhibitions; some events are ticketed.

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Visitor Information

Is Fruitmarket free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Fruitmarket is free. Free entry to exhibitions; some events are ticketed.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Fruitmarket?
Fruitmarket is open Galleries open daily 11:00-18:00. Café and bookshop open daily 09:00-18:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Fruitmarket?
Fruitmarket is located at 45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom, in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The nearest stations are Edinburgh Waverley (rail), St Andrew Square (tram) and Princes Street (tram).
What can I see at Fruitmarket?
Free contemporary art gallery in a 1938 fruit market beside Waverley Station, with a raw warehouse space, bookshop and café. Current highlights include Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller: Night Walk for Edinburgh.
Do I need to book Fruitmarket in advance?
Fruitmarket is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free entry to exhibitions; some events are ticketed.. 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 Fruitmarket?
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.

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