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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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Jan 29, 2025
I went to see the Van Gogh exhibit and it was fantastic. I have a mobility issue and the staff were excellent throughout the visit. All the staff were polite and courteous and so helpful to me with… Full review by Unicorn72
Jan 27, 2025
My go to place when I lived in London! Not as massive compared to other art museums in the world but I immersed myself in so much art! Full review by FoodReviewerSGUK
Jan 27, 2025
We had booked to see the Van Gogh exhibition which was just as well as numbers were very limited. There was still a good number of people in the Galleries but if you took your time and walked round i… Full review by plantsman_10
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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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For anyone with even a passing interest in art, placing a visit to this museum high on your London to-do list is a must, as it ranks among …
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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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The National Gallery is a magnificent Georgian edifice on the northern side of Trafalgar Square that houses a massive collection of Western …
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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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No, you don't need to pre-book anymore now that all the pandemic measures are over.
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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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I've found if your "reasonably late" they are all pretty cool about it. Never really had a problem.
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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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Make sure that you are exactly in the que for your booked time to see the exhibition you booked your slot for. They will probably not allow you to enter the gallery to see anything else …
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Make sure that you are exactly in the que for your booked time to see the exhibition you booked your slot for. They will probably not allow you to enter the gallery to see anything else inside before your booked time. Afterwards you can go and see whatever you like. The rules are very strict and annoying!
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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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