Gallery of Modern Art

Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G1 3AH

Tel: +44 (0)1412 291 996
Fax: +44 (0)1412 045 316
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=3


Housed in an elegant neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, GoMA is the second most visited contemporary art gallery outside London, offering a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions. GoMA exhibits work by local, national and international artists and addresses contemporary social issues through its major biennial projects.

The gallery hosts an active education programme including regular workshops, projects and talks for all ages. These take place in the gallery's dedicated rooftop education studio.

General Information:

  • Free guided tours available
  • Gift shop
  • Disabled access
  • Toilets
  • Café in library.



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    Special Events

    sh[OUT]:   9 Apr 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
    sh[OUT]: Contemporary art and human rights. GoMA has a social justice exhibition every other year. This year the topic is lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender life.

    Rob Churm   21 May 2009 - 2 Aug 2009
    Rob Churm graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2001. Since then his surreal, monochromatic ink drawings have been included in notable exhibitions in Scotland. This display - the first of Churn's work at GOMA - presents new drawings made in 2009.

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Monday to Wednesday & Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    Thursday: 10.00am - 8.00pm.
    Friday & Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Closed 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st, 2nd January.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Free, but small charge may be made for temporary exhibitions.

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