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Established in: 1824
Location: Trafalgar Square, London, UK
Timings: 10am - 6pm
Purpose: Art museum
Architects: William Wilkins, Sir James Pennethorne, Edward Middleton Barry, Sir John Taylor
Number of visitors: 3,000,000 visitors per year (Approx.)
The National Gallery London is open daily.
Timings:
Closed: The museum is closed between December 24 and December 26, and January 1.
Note: The Sainsbury Wing is temporarily closed.
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
The National Gallery London has two entrances. The main free Gallery entrance is the Portico and the other with step-free access is the Getty Entrance. All entrance doors have walk-through metal detectors.
Portico Entrance
This entrance is at the center of the Gallery overlooking Trafalgar Square.
Getty Entrance
The Getty Entrance is on the east side of Trafalgar Square and is for visitors with exhibition tickets, visitors with mobility access requirements, and pre-booked groups. It has step-free access.
Discover Degas and Miss La La: Unleashing the story behind the masterpiece, this exhibition is all about Degas' iconic painting, Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando. But it's not just about the radical Impressionist painting – it's about the incredible woman behind it - Anna Albertine Olga Brown. We're talking never-before-seen photos, previously untraced sketches, and even personal stories about Anna, the daring aerialist who defied gravity, suspended from a rope held between her teeth by a mouthpiece, and captured Degas' imagination. You won't believe your eyes when you see how Degas captured her incredible act in such detail. This exhibition is a must-see for art lovers and anyone who loves a good story!
When: Until September 1
Where: Sunley room
Upcoming exhibitionsBudget hotels: Z Hotels, hub by Premier Inn, CitySpace, Strand Palace
Mid-range hotels: The Clermont London, Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, The Grand, Henrietta Hotel
Luxury hotels: The Trafalgar St. James London, The Londoner, Haymarket Hotel, Hotel Cafe Royal
National Gallery guided tour tickets can be canceled 72 hours before the experience and you will get a full refund.
A guided tour of the National Gallery can take up to 1 to 2.5 hours. However, it can take an entire day for an in-depth exploration of all the artworks in the museum. You are free to stay as long as you want.
The best time to visit the National Gallery is during the summer months. However, note that this is also the peak season, so expect large crowds and long queues at the entrance. If you want to avoid the crowds, visit in the winter months, from October to February. Plan your visit on a weekday, as weekends can be very crowded.
Yes, you can take photos and videos in the gallery without using flash. However, photography and videography are strictly prohibited in the exhibitions. The use of selfie sticks, additional lighting, and tripods are also not allowed anywhere in the museum.
There is no mandatory dress code to follow when visiting the museum. However, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes as there is a lot of walking involved.
An audio tour of 80 highlights of the National Gallery collection is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Polish, Korean, Portuguese, and British Sign Language. Transcripts for the guided tours can be requested from the Information Desks.