Venue Description

Home to Scotland’s outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art includes two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two set in a beautiful sculpture park.

Accessibility

Both sites have step-free access and lifts to all floors. At Modern Two, there is an accessible, step-free entrance at the rear of the building next to accessible parking spaces; visitors may press a buzzer for assistance. At Modern One there is a ramp with rails to the front door where a member of staff will be able to assist. At Modern One, in addition to the main lift there is a platform lift which gives access to upper rooms 20 & 21. The lift door is 720mm wide. To use the lift, visitors are requested to speak to a member of staff who can assist, there is a sign on the lift door to indicate this.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/accessibility

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art-modern-one

Accessible Performances

You will find a range of regularly scheduled events and resources created with and for visitors with specific access needs Community and access groups are invited to book free guided or self-guided visits all year round Please visit our website for more details.

Toilets

There are two accessible toilets at Modern One. On level 0 the accessible toilet door is 830mm wide, it is a narrow space some wheelchair-users may find turning a challenge. On level 1 the accessible toilet door is 880mm wide, this is a larger toilet. There is one accessible toilet Modern Two. The accessible toilet door is 780mm wide. There is a full Changing Places Toilet in the car park behind Modern One that is open every day from 9.45am - 5.30pm, a key is not required.

Staff

Our friendly Gallery team are always pleased to assist and answer questions. Most have received equalities awareness training, dementia awareness training, visual impairment awareness training, deaf awareness training and BSL training. Most front of house staff at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art have also received training from PAMIS on disability awareness and on Changing Places Toilets.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at all of our galleries. Emotional support dogs with an identifying lead or harness, are also welcome. Water bowls are available, please ask front of house or cafe staff for assistance. Toilet areas for assistance dogs have been identified at each gallery in grassy areas to the side of the buildings. Please ask a member of staff. Please ensure any animal waste is disposed of in nearby dustbins.