National Gallery London

The National Gallery

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The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It is on show 361 …

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Feb 12, 2025
I've visited and enjoyed the National Gallery many times over the years. There are some magnificent artworks but sadly now there are so many visitors that you can't really enjoy it. If a Monday morni…Full review by oldvicar
Feb 9, 2025
Add the National Gallery of London to your Must-Visit list in the city. Be sure to get your FREE tickets before your trip so you don’t miss out. There are several different rooms with paintings from …Full review by NoMoneyTravelGuy
Feb 8, 2025
Really terrible and unwelcoming place for visitors. I had an hour to kill before my train so thought I would go and look at some art. The queue was long and after 10 minutes hadn’t really moved so I …Full review by Eden263
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Established in 1824, the art gallery holds an enormous art collection of over 2.600 pieces - no wonder it is one of the most visited gallerie…
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The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings da…
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Facts

Established:1824, current location since 1838
Located:Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom
Visitors:3,096,508 (2023)
Director:Gabriele Finaldi
Type:Art museum

Questions & answers

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If I want to see Van Gogh exhibition but no tickets online avaailable anymore, is there a chance to buy tickets on …
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If I want to see Van Gogh exhibition but no tickets online avaailable anymore, is there a chance to buy tickets on spot and get in?
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I don't think you will get any tickets on the day. Best thing to do I think is go to the membership desk and buy annual membership. We did this. That gives you immediate …
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I don't think you will get any tickets on the day. Best thing to do I think is go to the membership desk and buy annual membership. We did this. That gives you immediate access and you can go back as many times as you want without booking.
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Answer by sheepygold · Nov 21, 2024
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How long would you advise us to set aside for the Fantastic Frans Hals exhibition
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Sorry we did not partake of that exhibit. As a rule of thumb we allot about 3 hours all in for the big museums.
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Do you need to pre- book tickets for the general gallery (non exhibition) haven't been since pre pandemic when pre …
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Do you need to pre- book tickets for the general gallery (non exhibition) haven't been since pre pandemic when pre-booking wasnt a big thing
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I went recently and I didn't need to pre book
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Hi, if you have a timed slot to visit the exhibition and you are late, will they let you in? Thanks
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As per your query, all tickets have a 15-minute entry time printed on them. Unless our ticket-desk staff tells you otherwise, you won't be able to get in before the time on your ticket. You can stay at the exhibition for as long as you want within …
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As per your query, all tickets have a 15-minute entry time printed on them. Unless our ticket-desk staff tells you otherwise, you won't be able to get in before the time on your ticket. You can stay at the exhibition for as long as you want within gallery working hours.
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Hi, if I have a timed entry ticket to an exhibition which includes free Gallery entry may I visit the Gallery BEFORE I enter …
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Hi, if I have a timed entry ticket to an exhibition which includes free Gallery entry may I visit the Gallery BEFORE I enter the exhibition? Thank you.
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Yes I agree with the majority of earlier answers, you cannot go into the National Gallery before your allotted time but you can stay as long as you like afterwards until closing. It is well …
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Yes I agree with the majority of earlier answers, you cannot go into the National Gallery before your allotted time but you can stay as long as you like afterwards until closing. It is well worth staying on, the gallery is so lovely, they have organised it really well and the art is fabulous. Enjoy!
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For delivery within the UK, place your order before the 18th December. For the full list of dates check our Delivery Information page.
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Exhibitions are chargeable
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Braille guides and tactile facilities are also available
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Access to wheel chairs is available
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Free access to over 2,300 paintings
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Enjoy free entrance 361 days a year
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Few museums can compete with the strongest, widest collection of paintings in the world: one of every important style is on display, and it's almost always the best in that genre
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App catalogs more than 1,500 paintings
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Hour-long free guided tours start at the Sainsbury Wing at 2 pm on weekdays
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The doors promptly open on one of the world's greatest artistic fireworks shows
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On sundays, the gallery hosts regular storytelling and art workshops
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You can recharge your phone in the downstairs Espresso Bar if you have a cord
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The national gallery provides audio tours and maps designed especially for children
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You can pre-plan your trip around the gallery's 30 must-see paintings.
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The security here is massive, however you can get in few cheeky pictures
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The national gallery offers audio tours and features three dining outlets and three gift shops
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Free admission. mon–thurs and sat–sun 10am–6pm; fri 10am–9pm)
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These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free
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Works by da vinci, van gogh, monet, turner and other greats await inside
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