Gwen John: Strange Beauties
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Start date
August 1, 2026 10:00 am
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End date
January 4, 2027
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Modern Two
73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR
Gwen John: Strange Beauties opens at Modern Two in Edinburgh on Saturday 1 August 2026 and runs until Monday 4 January 2027.
National Galleries of Scotland lists the exhibition at Modern Two, open daily from 10am to 5pm. Ticket information on related National Galleries pages gives a range of £3.50 to £14.
This is a good long-running exhibition to add because it will stay useful well beyond August. It also helps the events database cover galleries and museums, not just gigs, theatre and festivals.
Key Event Details
| Event | Gwen John: Strange Beauties |
| Dates | Saturday 1 August 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Times | Open daily, 10am-5pm |
| Venue | Modern Two |
| Location | 73 & 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR |
| Tickets | Book via the National Galleries of Scotland |
| Event type | Art exhibition |
What To Expect
Gwen John was a Welsh artist known for quiet, closely observed portraits and interiors. This exhibition brings together work from different stages of her career and gives Edinburgh visitors a major winter gallery option after the summer festival period has passed.
The Paul Mellon Centre describes Gwen John: Strange Beauties as the first major retrospective of the artist in more than 40 years. That makes it a stronger listing than a small temporary display.
The exhibition sits at Modern Two, part of the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern site on Belford Road.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets should be booked through the National Galleries of Scotland exhibition page. The gallery lists the exhibition from 1 August 2026 to 4 January 2027, with daily opening from 10am to 5pm.
As this is a long-running exhibition, availability may vary by date and time. Check the ticket page before travelling, especially during weekends and school holidays.
Location
Modern Two is on Belford Road, west of the city centre. National Galleries describes the Modern site as about 15 minutes’ walk from Princes Street, with Modern One and Modern Two set around a sculpture park.
Getting There
The gallery can be reached on foot from the West End, Haymarket and Princes Street. Buses also serve the surrounding area.
Parking is available at Modern One and Modern Two. National Galleries lists visitor parking at £5 for up to four hours and £9 for four to eight hours, with free accessible parking for Blue Badge holders.
Our Tips
- Pair the exhibition with Modern One for a longer gallery visit.
- Book ahead if visiting during August or school holidays.
- Use Haymarket or the West End as a practical walking route.
- Check parking charges before driving to Belford Road.