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Jupiter Artland

ArtOpen until 8pmFrom £13Coxydene/Jupiter Artland (X27 bus)

Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park and gallery in the grounds of Bonnington House, a 19th-century country house about 16km west of central Edinburgh. Founded in 1999 by collectors Robert and Nicky Wilson, it commissions site-specific work for 120 acres of woodland and meadow, from Charles Jencks's Cells of Life landforms at the entrance to pieces by Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Andy Goldsworthy, Ian Hamilton Finlay and Tracey Emin. Indoor galleries in the Steadings host a changing programme of commissions, and the park was shortlisted for Museum of the Year in 2016.

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Getting there

Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston, Edinburgh EH27 8BY, United Kingdom

Nearest station: Coxydene/Jupiter Artland (X27 bus), Kirknewton (rail, ~30 min walk)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From £13

Concession (65+) £11.80; child 5-16, student or Blue Badge holder £8.50; under-5s and Friends free; Art Fund National Art Pass £6.50; one carer free. Optional Gift Aid donation adds ~10%.

Accessibility

Paths are unsurfaced but suitable for most outdoor wheelchair users, weather permitting; buildings are accessible via ramps. Disabled parking 100m from the Steadings; free touch tours for visually impaired groups.

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Visitor Information

How much does Jupiter Artland cost?
Standard adult admission to Jupiter Artland is £13. Concession (65+) £11.80; child 5-16, student or Blue Badge holder £8.50; under-5s and Friends free; Art Fund National Art Pass £6.50; one carer free. Optional Gift Aid donation adds ~10%.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Jupiter Artland?
Jupiter Artland is open April-October: daily 10:00-17:00 (last entry 15:30), Thursdays late until 20:00 (last entry 18:30). November-March: Thursday-Sunday 10:00-17:00. Closed in January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Jupiter Artland?
Jupiter Artland is located at Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston, Edinburgh EH27 8BY, United Kingdom, in the Wilkieston area of Edinburgh. The nearest stations are Coxydene/Jupiter Artland (X27 bus), Kirknewton (rail, ~30 min walk).
What can I see at Jupiter Artland?
Landforms and site-specific sculpture by Gormley, Kapoor and Emin across 120 acres, 16km west of central Edinburgh. Current highlights include Antony Gormley: Firmament, Tai Shani: M.I.A.S.M.A., Sgàire Wood: In Pride, In Piety, In Vigilance.
Do I need to book Jupiter Artland in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Jupiter Artland?
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 Jupiter Artland accessible?
Paths are unsurfaced but suitable for most outdoor wheelchair users, weather permitting; buildings are accessible via ramps. Disabled parking 100m from the Steadings; free touch tours for visually impaired groups.

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