Jupiter Artland
Contemporary sculpture park outside Edinburgh with over 30 permanent site-specific artworks, galleries, a studio, a café and a free learning programme.
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About the museum
Jupiter Artland was founded in 2009 by the art collectors Robert and Nicky Wilson at Bonnington House near Wilkieston, west of Edinburgh. It is run by a charity, the Jupiter Artland Foundation, and was nominated for the Art Fund Museum of the Year award in 2016.
The site covers about 120 acres of meadow and woodland. It holds more than 30 permanent sculptures and landscape works made for their places, by artists including Phyllida Barlow, Christian Boltanski, Charles Jencks, Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Tracey Emin and Marc Quinn. Galleries in the converted farm buildings, called the Steadings, and in the Ballroom host a changing programme of exhibitions by emerging and established artists. A swimming pool designed by Joana Vasconcelos is also part of the site.
Education is central to the project. The foundation offers free school visits and aims to reach every child in Scotland, and visitors can make their own work in the MAKE studio. The foundation says that all admission income goes to this learning programme.
Highlights
- More than 30 permanent site-specific sculptures in meadow and woodland
- Works by artists including Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley, Charles Jencks, Marc Quinn and Tracey Emin
- Galleries in the Steadings and the Ballroom with changing exhibitions
- MAKE studio where visitors can try making art at no extra charge
- Café Party with a mural by Nicolas Party
- Free learning programme for schools and groups across Scotland
Permanent exhibition
- Permanent sculpture collection – More than 30 permanent works made for the meadows, woodland and gardens by artists such as Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley, Charles Jencks, Ian Hamilton Finlay and Marc Quinn.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Jupiter Artland Foundation Limited (registered charity SC037732)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £13 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £11.80Visitors aged 65 and over (concession) |
| Children & teens | £8.50free up to age 4 · Ticket for ages 5 to 16; the same price applies to students and Blue Badge holders. Children aged 4 and under are free. |
| Seniors | £11.80Concession for visitors aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | £8.50companion free · Blue Badge holders pay the reduced rate, and one carer is admitted free. |
| Students & apprentices | £8.50 |
| Groups | –Free visits are offered to schools, colleges and groups through the learning team. |
| Dog ticket | £7.50Required for each dog; service and hearing dogs are admitted free. |
Prices are standard admission on the online booking page, without the optional Gift Aid donation of about 10 percent, which is added only if chosen. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Friends of Jupiter (members) enter free, and Art Fund National Art Pass holders pay a reduced price of 6.50 pounds. All admission income supports the free learning programme.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The café and the Steadings galleries are reached by ramp, and the Ballroom Garden and Ballroom Gallery have step-free access. Paths lead around the whole 120-acre site and suit most outdoor wheelchair users, but they are not tarmac and can be hard going in bad weather, and some paths end at a viewpoint rather than reaching the sculpture. The path from the gates to the Steadings is cobbled with a gravel section and a paved ramp alongside. A dedicated disabled car park is about 100 metres from the Steadings. Disabled and unisex toilets are in the Steadings. Free touch tours for blind and partially sighted groups can be arranged through the learning team.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
Children aged 4 and under enter free. Visitors of all ages can try making art in the MAKE studio at no extra charge, and family activities are held on special dates such as the Halloween event. Baby changing facilities are in the Steadings, and schools can book free learning visits.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Coxydene / Jupiter Artland (bus stop)
The X27 Lothian Country bus between Edinburgh and Bathgate stops at Coxydene / Jupiter Artland. The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about a 30 minute walk away. Cyclists can follow Sustrans Route 75 to East Calder and then the B7015 for about 1.5 miles.
By car
Free parking · 300 m to the entrance
Parking is free. The main car park is 300 metres from the Steadings, an overflow car park is nearby, and a dedicated disabled car park is about 100 metres from the Steadings. A bike rack stands in the disabled car park.
- Accessible parking
There is only one entrance, on the B7015, through the signposted main gates. Brown tourist signs lead from the A71. Satnav systems may suggest routes through Bonnington Village or the exit road, which are not allowed. The site is about 25 minutes from central Edinburgh.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (guest network) is available in the Steadings area and in Café Party. Café Party serves coffee, cakes and meals, and there is also a takeaway and a kiosk. Picnics are not allowed in the park. The shop sells books and gifts.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Event spaces are available for weddings, private celebrations and corporate events, and the Gateway pool can be hired privately.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Walking round the whole collection takes about two hours, and it is a walk of about 15 minutes from the main gates to the Steadings. Curator tours and events are listed in the programme, and tickets can be bought online or at the box office. Dogs on a lead are allowed in the park but not in the galleries or Café Party. Visitors are advised to wear sensible footwear. |
