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The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), in the heart of Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square, is the city’s leading venue for contemporary art. Opened in 1996, it occupies a grand neoclassical building dating back to 1778, once the townhouse of tobacco merchant William Cunninghame and later the Royal Exchange. Today, GoMA presents a dynamic programme of temporary and permanent exhibitions, showcasing work by both Scottish and international artists, from Turner Prize winners to emerging talent. Its four galleries explore a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, installation, video, and digital art, often engaging with pressing social and political themes. The building also houses a library, café, and shop, while its Education and Access studio hosts workshops, talks, and community projects. Outside, the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington—often topped with a traffic cone—has become an iconic Glasgow landmark. Free to enter, GoMA is a vibrant space for creativity, dialogue, and discovery at the cultural heart of the city.

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The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre at 111 Queen Street, Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AH. Housed in an iconic neoclassical building that dates back to 1778, originally built as the mansion of tobacco lord William Cunninghame and later the Royal Exchange, GoMA is Scotland’s most visited modern art gallery. The gallery features a dynamic programme of contemporary and modern art exhibitions, workshops, and community events, alongside a café, library, and shop. It is situated near the bustling Buchanan Street shopping district and George Square, with excellent public transport links including Buchanan Street subway station and Glasgow Queen Street and Central railway stations within walking distance. Outside the gallery stands the famous statue of the Duke of Wellington, often adorned with a traffic cone, a quirky local tradition. The location offers visitors the perfect blend of cultural attractions, shopping, and city life.

Gallery of Modern Art

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