Museum · Edinburgh
Scottish National Portrait Gallery: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official The Portrait website. Official links are under Sources.
€0EVERY DAY
Always free
The Portrait is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–17:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Look up at the painted Great Hall frieze of Scottish history.
- Relaxed autism-friendly mornings for adults are bookable.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree admission; charges for some exhibitions | everyone | — | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: The Portrait
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Daily 10:00-17:00. Festive period: closed 25-26 December; 1 January 12:00-17:00.
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- nationalgalleries.org/visit/festive-opening-hours
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