Glasgow Art Galleries

(Glasgow, Scotland, UK)

A city with much to offer in the way of galleries and exhibitions of art, Glasgow is famous for its strong association with Scottish artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Those who are fans of Mackintosh will likely be inspired by a visit to the renowned Mackintosh Gallery on Renfrew Street, where his life is clearly documented and accompanied by many original works of art.

Other noteworthy galleries in Glasgow include the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) on Sauchiehall Street, which resides within the listed Grecian Chambers building and is known for its outstanding contemporary pieces. The centrally located Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) on Queen Street is another commendable Glasgow venue and is filled with paintings and sculptures, as is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Argyle Street and the Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum at the university.

Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)

Address: 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 7521
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is to be found between Renfrew Street and Sauchiehall Street, and comes with many modern multimedia displays. With numerous exhibitions staged throughout the year, as well as various theatrical events, concerts, lectures, a bookshop and a café, the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is highly regarded in Scotland and is situated close to the School of Art, the Kings Theatre and the Film Theatre.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)

Address: Queen Street, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 229 1996
Established in the mid-1990s, the Gallery of Modern Art can be found in the heart of Glasgow city centre, close to Buchanan Street train station and the Princes Square shopping centre. Housed in a historic neoclassical building that dates back to the late 18th century, attractions include impressive collections which are spread over four spacious galleries and comprise paintings, sculptures, classical architecture and period features. Big-name artists exhibited here include the likes of Andy Warhol, David Hockney and also Sebastiao Salgado.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Friday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Intermedia Gallery

Address: 18 King Street, Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5QP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 2540
The Intermedia Gallery is an interesting exhibition space and is operated by Glasgow City Council. This large venue features regular multimedia exhibitions, including paintings, sculptures, theatrical performances and popular local events. The Intermedia is also close to a number of other notable galleries, such as the Transmission, and is nearby the St. Enoch train station, as well as the Tron Theatre and St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Street Level Photoworks

Address: Trongate 103, Glasgow, G1 5HD, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 2151
Street Level Photoworks is an excellent photographic gallery residing in the East End of the city. Attractions at the Street Level Photoworks include regular exhibitions, photo workshops, courses, lectures, a darkroom and other photographic facilities. Those arriving by train will find that the St. Enoch railway station is to hand.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30
Admission: free

Mackintosh Gallery

Address: 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 353 4526
The Mackintosh Gallery is one of the most stylish art galleries in the city and is housed in the Glasgow School of Art, on Renfrew Street, where it is within easy walking distance of the Cowcaddens train station. Founded in 1845, the art school itself is a stunning building and was actually designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. With many interesting paintings, drawings, exhibitions, Mackintosh pieces and designs, regular guided tours of the School of Art are available, although the Mackintosh Gallery remains the only part of the building officially open to members of the general public.
Open hours: Term time, Monday to Thursday - 10:00 to 18:00, Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 12:00
Out of term, Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 12:00
Admission: free

Compass Gallery

Address: 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 221 6370
The city's very first dedicated contemporary art centre, the Compass Gallery is now a popular commercial venue and is located on West Regent Street, within the city centre itself. With many paintings, original prints, ceramics, sculptures and temporary exhibitions, the Compass is full of excellent art work and is conveniently sited close to the Cowcaddens train station.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30
Admission: free

Roger Billcliffe Fine Art

Address: 134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow, G2 4EG, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 4027
Roger Billcliffe Fine Art is one of the city's most popular commercial art venues and can be found in the heart of the city centre, close to the Charing Cross train station, the Glasgow School of Art, the Buchanan Street SPT Subway and the Buchanan Shopping Centre. The Roger Billcliffe comes with a large selection of paintings, ceramics, sculptures and glasswork.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 13:00
Admission: free


Other notable art galleries in the Glasgow area include the following:

Palace of Art

Address: Bellahouston Park, 16 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 427 5180
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday - 12:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Sharmanka Gallery and Workshop

Address: 109 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 7080
Open hours: Tuesday - 13:00 to 14:00, Thursday - 19:00 to 20:00, Sunday 15:00 to 15:45 and 18:00 to 19:00
Admission: charge, children under 16 years old are free

Lloyd Jerome Gallery

Address: 200 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HG, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 331 0722
Open hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00, Thursday - 11:00 to 20:00
Admission: free

Glasgow Print Studios

Address: 22 King Street, Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5QP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 0704
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Underground Gallery

Address: 2 Cresswell Lane, Hillhead, Glasgow, G12 8AA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 339 1111
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 10:30 to 18:00
Admission: free

Transmission Gallery

Address: 28 King Street, Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5QP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 4813
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Art Exposure Gallery

Address: 19 Parnie Street, Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5RJ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 7779
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: free