What are the opening hours of City Art Centre?

Daily 10:00 to 17:00. Last entry 16:30.

Museum

City Art Centre

Hours

Daily: 10:00 to 17:00

Last entry 16:30.

Source: cultureedinburgh.com, checked 11 Nov 2026.

A city-run gallery of Scottish art and touring exhibitions, with lift and escalator access to all floors. Entry is generally free, with charges for some temporary exhibitions.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours

Rainy day

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What's on near City Art Centre

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of City Art Centre, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival 2027

3 Apr to 18 Apr 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.

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Festival

Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2027

29 May to 6 Jun 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Performing arts festival for children, 29 May to 6 June 2027.

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Festival

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2027

16 Jul to 25 Jul 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Jazz and blues festival, 16 to 25 July 2027.

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Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027

6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

The Fringe's 80th edition runs 6 to 30 August 2027 at venues across the city.

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Film

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027

12 Aug to 18 Aug 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Film festival, 12 to 18 August 2027.

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Smaller local events nearby

Sneaky Pete’s 18th Birthday Party Activities
Fri 13 Nov · The Fruitmarket, Edinburgh
£5 · 20:00 to 23:59 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
St Giles' Spotlight: Organ Recital - Sebastian Johansson Classical and opera
Fri 13 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral, Old Town
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 13:30 to 14:15.
13:30 to 14:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral

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Nearby

Fruitmarket Museum · 1 min walk A contemporary art gallery on Market Street, open 7 days a week according to its site. Stills Museum · 1 min walk A centre for photography with free gallery entry, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00. Edinburgh Dungeon Museum · 1 min walk A live-actor attraction on Edinburgh's dark history. The Real Mary King's Close Museum · 2 min walk A preserved 17th-century street beneath the Royal Mile, visited on guided tours. The Royal Mile Landmark · 2 min walk The main street of the Old Town, running from the castle down to Holyrood. Whistle Binkies Nightlife · 2 min walk A live music bar in the vaults under South Bridge, open every night until the early hours.

Around Old Town

Castle, Royal Mile and the closes

The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.

Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.

St Giles' Cathedral Church · 2 min walk
Museum of Childhood Museum · 3 min walk
Scottish Storytelling Centre and John Knox House Museum · 3 min walk
St Cecilia's Hall Museum · 4 min walk
National Library of Scotland Museum · 4 min walk
The Writers' Museum Museum · 4 min walk
The Jolly Judge Pub · 4 min walk
Sneaky Pete's Nightlife · 4 min walk

Good to know

What are the opening hours of City Art Centre?: Daily 10:00 to 17:00. Last entry 16:30.
How long do you need at City Art Centre?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.

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