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The National Gallery Trafalgar Square
Type:Museums & Galleries
Trafalgar Square, London, London, WC2N 5DN
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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.
On 10 May 2024 we came together to start our celebration of the National Gallery’s Bicentenary - 200 years of bringing people and paintings together. For the whole year, we are going to celebrate our past and look forward to our future with a year-long festival of art, creativity and imagination which sets the tone for our third century.
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...Read More
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.
On 10 May 2024 we came together to start our celebration of the National Gallery’s Bicentenary - 200 years of bringing people and paintings together. For the whole year, we are going to celebrate our past and look forward to our future with a year-long festival of art, creativity and imagination which sets the tone for our third century.
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.
*We have one dedicated disabled parking bay which is available for Blue Badge users. This bay require pre-booking*
Read LessGeneral admission is FREE.
Exhibition ticket and concessionary fees apply.
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
Read LessThere is a parking space on Orange Street for Blue Badge holders only. Please book in advance by calling 020 7747 2885.
There are designated parking bays on St Martin's Street. Please phone Westminster Parking Information Service on 020 7823 4567 for more information.
Public car parks are available nearby in Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.
Plan your journey via the TFL website. https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit/
| Season 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | - 21:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
* Closed 24–26 December and 1 January
