Perth Art Gallery is one of Scotland’s most historic cultural venues and home to one of the UK’s oldest public art collections, featuring works by influential modern Scottish artists, including Joan Eardley, Sir William MacTaggart, Calum Colvin, and Alison Watt. Work by JD Fergusson and Margaret Morris is on display, alongside a new collection by JE Millais. The gallery offers family activities, a shop, a coffee bar, and toilets.
Service Update
Delayed Office Opening
Please note that Perth Art Gallery will open later at the later time of 12pm on Thursday 25 June.
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Permanent Displays
Modern Scots, showcases the works of influential modern Scottish artists and their contributions to 20th and 21st-century art. In the Sculpture Court, artworks from 16th to 17th century Europe are also on display.
For families with children, there’s a popular interactive and playful area, Hands on Art. Perth Art Gallery also houses a coffee bar, toilets, and an Art Gallery Shop.
The JD Fergusson and Margaret Morris Collection
Celebrating the life and creative partnership of the Scottish Colourist, John Duncan Fergusson, and his partner, Margaret Morris, the pioneering dancer, Fergus and Meg: A Creative Partnership was generously funded by the JD Fergusson Art Foundation.
Museum Collections
We care for over 500,000 objects and specimens from around the world.
Key Details
Admission is free, donations are welcome. Opening hours can be found below.
Opening Times
Monday
10am – 5pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10am – 7pm
Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday
10am – 5pm
Sunday
11am – 4pm
Access
Baby Changing
Disabled Toilet
Free Wheelchair Hire
Hearing Systems
Seats Available
Toilets
Wheelchair Accessible
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Our Staff
All staff are identifiable by their Culture Perth and Kinross lanyards. There is a Visitor Assistant Supervisor on site whenever we are open to the public, to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable visit.
We will not tolerate abuse or violence towards any visitor, contractor, or member of staff.
Safety and Security
Keep an eye on your personal belongings throughout your visit. Unattended items may be taken to the Lost and Found for safekeeping.
If you lose something, please inform a Visitor Experience team member for assistance.
Perth Art Gallery prioritises your safety. We have a dedicated Visitor Experience team readily available throughout the gallery to answer questions and provide assistance.
Visiting with Children
Families and children of all ages are welcome at Perth Art Gallery.
Perth Art Gallery is a Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland venue committed to creating a supportive environment that welcomes all parents who wish to feed their babies.
Baby changing facilities are available in the male and female toilets at the Gallery.
There are areas where buggies can be parked inside the Gallery.
Emergency nappy changing bags are available. Please ask a member of staff if you require a bag.
Hands On Art
Hands On Art is Perth Art Gallery’s dedicated interactive space, designed for young children. It fosters exploration and play and builds confidence in an art gallery environment.
Whether it is your child’s first time visiting a gallery or their hundredth, this is the ideal place to create, touch, and discover. Read more here.
We will also regularly have programmes and workshops, so keep an eye on our ‘What is On‘ page for all the latest events at Perth Art Gallery, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date.
Baby Play
Baby Play is a relaxed baby group session of colour, sound, and touch where tiny hands explore soft textures, soothing melodies, and playful rhythms.
It’s a space where art comes alive through the rustle of fabric, the sparkle of light, and the joy of song and movement. Like a living painting, each session invites little ones to build up their play skills using the magic of connection through the senses.
After the session has ended, everyone can enjoy our play-inspired, Hands On Art area at their leisure.
Discover our session dates here.
Messy Play
Get creative as a family and come and join us for some play through art! Play, explore, and create art in our fun sessions for children under 5 (older siblings are welcome) and their grown-ups. Each month, we will explore a famous artist together through a drop-in session. Have fun creating in the making area together, explore our Hands On Art area, and move through our current exhibitions as you wish. A relaxed and informal time for the family at the gallery.
Discover our session dates here.
Food & Drink
Did you know that you can enjoy delicious, Fairtrade, ethically sourced coffee in the foyer at Perth Art Gallery?
The Coffee Cart has various hot and cold drinks, including espresso, americano, latte, flat white, cappuccino, as well as speciality tea, available for visitors to purchase for sitting in and takeaway. The Coffee Cart also offers cold food options, including crisps, traybakes, and individually wrapped cakes.
Perth Art Gallery is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
How to get here
Train
Walking from Perth Railway Station should take just under 20 minutes through the city centre.
Bus
The nearest bus stop to Perth Art Gallery is located on George Street. The following buses stop here – 3, 3A, 7, 7A, 11, 11A, 11S, 12, 57A.
Walking
Perth Art Gallery is located in Perth city centre and is within walking distance of many shops and amenities. It is also 5 minute walk from the North Inch.
Cycle
You can cycle to Perth Art Gallery, and there are bicycle stalls outside the Gallery for securing bicycles. More information here.
Car
There is no parking at the venue however there is a variety of pay and display, multi-storey and on street parking nearby to suit your needs. More information can be found here.
Lost Property
We keep any lost property items for a maximum of 30 days. If an item has not been claimed within 30 days, we will dispose of it. We are happy to return items to their original owners; however, there will be a cost for postage and packaging.
Accessibility
For visitors with a disability, our facilities include steps with handrails, a ramp and a wheelchair lift into the building. Inside, most public areas are on one level with fully accessible toilets. There is also free use of a wheelchair during your visit if required. Please note there is a short flight of 5 steps to access and exit the Sculpture Court.
Assistance dogs are always welcome in Perth Art Gallery. Fresh water is available.
Noise cancelling headphones can be borrowed at the reception desk.
Exhibitions and Displays
Discover the permanent collections at Perth Art Gallery, home of the JD Fergusson and Margaret Morris Collection, the Dark Room Photography, Modern Scots and Hands on Art, our family friendly space, all free to access.
