Aberdeen Art Gallery

The Aberdeen Art Gallery is an exceptional cultural space, renowned for its impressive collections of Scottish and international art. The building blends classical architecture with modern elements, creating an elegant and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can admire artworks spanning various periods and styles, from paintings and sculptures to contemporary pieces. It is an ideal place for art lovers and those looking to explore the city's rich cultural heritage. Admission is free, making it accessible for all to enjoy the art and history on display.

This is the best art gallery in the UK. Helpful, friendly staff. Lots of seating benches available, loved the drawing book and pencil on benches to draw. Very clean, very informative and don't miss the city view from the terrace. And it's free!!!❤️

I didn’t expect the art to be so lovely here. I know that sounds bad, but it’s just Aberdeen not like Edinburgh. With the modern building being situated very close to town it’s easily accessible, while also being able to make a day of it by going to the surrounding shops. It’s nice that the exhibitions change now and then. There’s something for everyone with the section where kids can interact with things and draw.

Well worth a visit. There are several galleries categorized, well organized and enjoyable. Free entry but you can donate to the Art Gallery.

Well worth a visit, a good variety of fixed and touring displays. Plus the café's offer a nice place for lunch or a fine piece 😁 Photos are from the outside balcony.

This is a really nice place to see in Aberdeen. A lot of collections that span ages and ideologies. A good place to bring the kids as mine were thoroughly awed at the works on display. The internal design of the building in itself is a masterpiece with very creative use of lights and space. We were here for almost 2 hours and were not done taking all the art in. Please visit here on your next tour of Aberdeen. You are welcome.

Wonderful exhibition. Followed my friend and was prepared to be miserable. Loved it. I have to visit again when in Aberdeen.

I really enjoyed the visit, you can find both historical (mostly 19th century) and modern artworks, applied arts, a lot of interactives and it's free of charge.

We have lived for years in Aberdeen and this has been the first time we visited the Aberdeen Art Gallery. The building is lovely inside with a nice shop and a couple of decent cafes. We went solely for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on the second floor. Hence, no observations on the art work, other than that the special exhibition was excellent.

Aberdeen Art Gallery is especially strong for 20th Century British, with interesting pictures by Spencer, Eardley and the Scottish Colourists. There are a number of decent Victorian paintings and a good clutch of French Impressionists including work by Bonnard, Renoir and Tolouse-Lautrec. There is a good collection of drawings on display too, and some exquisite glassware. The building is beautiful and offers access to the handsome Cowdray Hall, and war memorial.

The Cowdray Hall is a fantastic building in Aberdeen. Steeped in history it is located within Aberden Art Gallery and can be accessed both through the Gallery and from the street. The Cowdray Hall was bequethed to the city of Aberdeen in the 1920s by the Pearson family who still have a posivite and lasting relationship with the Hall and City of Aberdeen. I first became aware of the Cowdray about 20 years ago when I came to live in Aberdeen. Almost as a hidden secret there are the most wonderful concerts played here during almost the academic term , and all for free. The concerts are approxmmately for 45 minutes on a Thursday lunch time. The music is wide ranging and allows those working or taking time out to get back in touch with themselves . There is a lunch provided by Friends of the Art Gallery for a nominal amount. Donations are always welcome. This event is something you just might be made aware of if you are visitor to my home. Do come along.