Gallery of Modern Art

The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) in Glasgow is a municipal art gallery focused on modern and contemporary work, housed in a prominent neoclassical building on Royal Exchange Square. It is one of the city’s principal public art venues.

Exhibitions showcase 20th- and 21st-century works from regional, national and international artists, with a programme of temporary shows, commissions and educational events. The gallery’s central location places it amid other cultural institutions and civic landmarks, and the building itself is an architectural attraction. Public events, talks and family activities supplement the display galleries.

The building originally served as a commercial exchange and was repurposed as a public art gallery in the late 20th century to create a modern art institution for the city. Since then it has hosted rotating exhibitions and community programmes.

Sited on Royal Exchange Square in central Glasgow, the gallery is within the city’s pedestrianised core and is a short walk from Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations.

Location and building: The gallery occupies a landmark neoclassical building at Royal Exchange Square and is a central part of Glasgow's cultural quarter.

How to Get to Gallery of Modern Art #

The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) is on Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow city centre. It’s about a 2‑3 minute walk from Buchanan Street subway station and roughly a 5-10 minute walk from Glasgow Central or Queen Street railway stations; many city buses also stop on Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street.

Tips for Visiting Gallery of Modern Art #

Enter from Royal Exchange Square and visit on a weekday morning or late afternoon when the free permanent collection is far less busy than weekend middays.
Check ahead for ticketed temporary exhibitions and book those separately - while the main displays are free, special shows often have limited capacity and sell out on peak days.

Best Time to Visit Gallery of Modern Art #

The Gallery of Modern Art is best visited on weekday mornings outside summer festival weeks to avoid peak crowds.

Summer (festival season)

Jun-Aug · Indoor, climate‑controlled

Higher visitor numbers during summer and Glasgow festival weeks; expect busier galleries and events.

Shoulder seasons

Mar-May, Sep-Nov · Indoor, climate‑controlled

Generally calmer times to visit-weekday mornings are especially quiet for viewing the collections.

Winter

Dec-Feb · Indoor, climate‑controlled

Often the least busy museum period, though special exhibitions can attract local visitors.

Weather & Climate near Gallery of Modern Art #

Climate

Gallery of Modern Art's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1200 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

Best Time to Visit

MayJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

27°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 12°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

133 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.9h daylight

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