The National Gallery Trafalgar Square

About

The National Gallery, in the centre of London, houses one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. It tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.

There are over 2,300 paintings including many famous works, such as van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Turner’s Fighting Temeraire and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. All major traditions of Western European painting are represented in the collection.

Alongside the magnificent collection, there’s also a world-class programme of exhibitions to enjoy. From ticketed blockbuster shows in the Spring and Autumn, to year-round free exhibitions, there are plenty of ways to make a visit to the National Gallery even more memorable.

Access Information/Facilities:

• We have one dedicated disabled parking bay which is available for Blue Badge users. This bay require pre-booking

• We have regular free BSL tours of the Gallery, which are listed on the website

• Our audio guide is available in BSL and Audio Description

• We have free audio descriptions for 17 of our highlights paintings, also on our website

• Folded seating is available to pick up across the Gallery and outside exhibitions for use during your visit

• We have two Changing Places toilets in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning and the Sainsbury Wing