[2024 London Attraction] Travel Guide for The National Gallery (Updated Sep)
No.8 of Best Things to Do in London
Art Museums
Address:
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Opening times:
Opens at 10:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
+44 20 7747 2885
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Betha
The National Gallery, London
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The National Gallery is an art lover's paradise in the heart of London. It's filled with amazing paintings from famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and more. Walking through the gallery feels like a journey through different time periods and styles of art.
The best part is that it's free to enter, so you can explore at your own pace. The museum's layout is easy to navigate, and the audio guides provide interesting insights into the artworks. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or just curious about beautiful paintings, the National Gallery offers a wonderful cultural experience that shouldn't be missed when you're in London.
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Robert17
🏛️ Unleash Your Artistic Soul at The National Gallery 🎨🇬🇧
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Discover the mesmerizing world of art at The National Gallery in the heart of London! 🏰🎨 Immerse yourself in centuries of artistic masterpieces, from Renaissance classics to contemporary marvels. 🎭🌌 #ArtAppreciation #TimelessBeauty
📍 Location: Trafalgar Square, London 🇬🇧
🕰️ Opening Hours: 10 am - 6 pm (daily) | Fridays: 10 am - 9 pm 🕰️
💡 Pro Tip: Plan your visit on Fridays to enjoy extended hours and captivating evening events! 🌟✨ #FridayNightArt #ExtendedHoursFun
Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog)
The National Gallery - London, UK
The National Gallery is one of the world’s renowned premier art museum. Located in Trafalgar Square, at the heart of the city. The National Gallery is also a cultural landmark & a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces.
The gallery was established in 1824, houses over 2,300 paintings dating from 13th to 20th century. It showcases works by some of the most celebrated artists in history, including Vincent van Gogh, Michelangelo and many more.
In addition to it’s permanent exhibits, the National Gallery also hosts various temporary exhibitions. These offer further opportunities to appreciate different aspects of art & delve deeper into specific artists or periods.
Entrance is free, so I would highly recommend you to visit if you want to have a slow afternoon, away from the bustling streets of London. This is a place for visitors of all ages & background. It’s easily accessible by public transport, including buses & the London Underground.
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darwin.lwk
National gallery of London
Amazing spectacular museum in the heart of London ant Trafalgar Square
my recommendation is to visit during first part of the day, it will be less visitors.
Every room has perfect lights to enjoy great paintings from famous artists - Rafael, Van Gogh
You could apply for a membership on the website and you could visit some of exhibition and other art events for free#artlover #paintings #museum
Sun_shine___17
Get fancy at The National Gallery 🎨
🎨 Getting There - Charring Cross Station or Leicester Square on the tube
🎟 Attractions - if you grow tired of the national gallery, the national portrait gallery is round the corner as well as London’s Theatre Land, and China town so plenty to do!
🏨Hotels - Lots of old school London glamour nearby. Check out the Ritz or the Savoy a couple of metro stops away.
🥂Food & Restaurants - there’s a decent cafe for a coffee and cake here, but head over to China town (a short five minute walk) from here for some dimsum or hit up Covent Garden for a meal in the piazza.
🎁Shopping - you’re very near Covent Garden here for some old English brands and nice bits to buy. #newyearadventure #london #CultureWalk #art #MyTripVlog #urbanexplorer #nationalgallery
上海 Sheffer
Claude Monet & Vincent Van Gogh
If you are ready to immerse yourself into the art world, you could visit the National Gallery in London. Located in the heart of the city and next to Trafalgar Square with a Christmas market, the National Gallery showcases most of the precious collections which impress art lovers from the world. As you could see, the Bathers at La Grenouillere in 1869 from Claude Monet, the French painter and founder of impressionist painting, showed his artistic view of summer on the Seine near Bougival. There are many popular and well-known paintings from Vincent Van Gogh that you should also see from the National Gallery including The Sunflowers and Van Gogh’s chair that everyone who loves these.
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KawaiiMiko
The National Gallery Of London
People who like sophisticated arts and paintings should head to the national gallery located at trafalgar Square at London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom. The gallery opens on a daily basis from 10am till 6pm and best of it all, free entrance!
The national gallery is in a marble like building with a huge arch and thick pillars making this look like some high end gallery, but inside you will be able to see many art pieces and paintings. Although I do not know how to appreciate these paintings but something do tell me these paintings goes for thousands of dollars due to its unique frames and boarders on each paintings and also a guard in almost each room.
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Kinnie Kong
The National Gallery
The National Gallery is located in the heart of London, just a few steps to Trafalgar Square. It houses a wide range of impressive art collections from around the world. The collections includes the greatest world famous and well-known paintings and artists such as French Impressionist landscape painter Claude Monet, world-famous post Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh, featuring the beauty art of the Renaissance of leading figures such as Sandro Botticelli and Raphael. By just visiting the National Gallery, I am truly impressed and open my eyes to the world of heritage, culture, history and religion all at once 🤩
There is a list of paintings to suggest visitors to explore. It includes each artist's biographies which truly helps to understand more about art history and context expression. The National Gallery is free to enter and open daily. An online booking is also highly recommended to book in advance. If you would like to appreciate all arts and paintings with an audio tour, you could also book this tour in advance. Seeing is believing, come and visit when you are ready to immerse yourself in the art world.
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KawaiiMiko
The National Gallery
Visited the Rafael exposition (paid a hefty 27 pounds) and the collection of the national Gallery. Some very nice 'obtained' art can be seen here. You need to go here if you want to see the real 'Sunflowers' of Van Gogh (and not go to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam !). Also the masterpiece 'The Arnolfini Portrait' of Jan Van Eyck is here amongst other masterpieces. Three tours are nicely laid out. If you do all 3 of them all you have seen the whole gallery.
ramezawwad
London National Gallery
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom.
Getting there: You can take tube and stop at the Charing Cross station. The park is just around 2 minutes walk away.
Highlights: The National Gallery is situated in the famous Trafalgar Square which houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The national gallery is such a beautiful building and can be visited for free. Most of the painting has a tab beside explaining the background, which is very insightful. I have spent an amazing afternoon here and what a treat to see so many famous works of art, really enjoyed wandering around taking in the art. 🤩😬
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm daily
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Yolo31
Visit to the National Gallery, London
#staycation in #london, visit to the National Gallery
The National Gallery is an art museum, conveniently located in Trafalgar Square. It houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
Some of the most famous paintings which you can see include Virgin of the rocks – Leonardo Da Vinci; Mars and Venus – Botticelli; Sunflowers – Van Gogh and Bathers at La Grenouillère – Monet.
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
Nearest tube stations: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment, Piccadilly Circus
Next door, you can also visit the National Portrait Gallery, which is also free.
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Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog)
National Gallery
The National Gallery is an art lover’s paradise, home to over 2,600 paintings from the mid-13th century up until the early 20th century. It holds European paintings by masters like Sandro Botticelli, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, J. M. W. Turner, and Vincent van Gogh.While the National Gallery’s collection of paintings is smaller than comparable art museums, it’s still regarded as the most representative of European works in the world. In fact, outside of Italy, its collection of Italian Renaissance paintings is unrivalled. The Gallery’s collection of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings may be small, but it’s still notable. You can also find paintings by Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, and British masters in the museum.
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Beautiful and famous paintings displayed
Getting There - Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Nearest tube: Charing Cross, Leicester Square
Attractions - This is one of the best museum in Europe. Many famous paintings can be viewed here. Some of the masterpieces you cannot miss are Van Gogh’s Sunflower, Wheatfield, Monet’s The Bridge. There are other paintings by Leonardo da Vinci too. The best thing is free admission.
The gallery was not crowded. Occasionally, you can see some small school groups but that shouldn’t deter you from visiting.
There is a lot of space to wander around during your visit. You can visit the gift shop at the end of the tour as there are some interesting souvenirs that can be purchased.
winter167
The National Gallery, London
Address - Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom (2 minutes walk from Charing Cross Station)
Highlights - Art museum. Various England’s Art pieces. Famous art paintings.
Avg. Price per Person - FREE for locals and tourists
Rating - 5/5
For my museumgoer, this should be one of the place to visit when you are in London!
I think roughly you will spend 1 - 2 hours in the gallery, if you like to talk a slow stroll and enjoy the art pieces. What you can expect when you go to the Gallery is that you can get to see a huge array of different art from all around the world and also from different time periods.
As the ticket is free for locals and tourists, I would recommend going there with family, friends or even alone.
Once you complete your tour around the gallery, there will be a very large gift shop near the left side at Level 1 - you can be able to purchase postcards, art materials, key chains and etc!
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WagaWagaa
My favourite gallery in UK!
The collection of European paintings from the 13th to the early 20th centuries. Almost all of the 2,300 paintings here are on permanent display.
highlight: works by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Titian, Renoir, Rembrandt and Turner.
tips:
Entrance for gallery is free, charges for events/special exhibitions.
There are several free guided tours.
Audio guides available in multiple languages and free family activities for children of all ages.
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BlairKam
Happiness and smile are what everyone needs, no matter what ages we shall always maintain my hearts like children.
Sunny Pang
National Art Gallery in London is one of my favorite places to explore. I love getting lost in the history!
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The National Gallery, also translated as National Gallery, is located in the north of Trafalgar Square in central London, England, with a strong artistic atmosphere. There are many masterpieces handed down here, such as Van Gogh's "Sunflower", etc., and also saw the masterpiece of Shura's spotlight "Aniel's Bathing Spot".
YIYUphoto.
I prefer to visit art galleries compared to museums. It is also a voluntary donation method, and the interpreter can be rented. The most famous collection is Van Gogh's Sunflower. The fiber optic in this museum is very suitable for taking pictures, and it is particularly oily. To say that the most touching thing in the museum is not a painting, but him. Losing my legs, still sticking to my hobby, sitting there very seriously and confidently. I really wanted to take his picture, but I was afraid that he felt that I looked at him with a different look, so I didn't bother him.
Desperado.
One of the must-visit museums in the UK~~The National Gallery
The National Gallery in the UK, located in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, is a historic art palace. Founded in 1824, it houses more than 2,300 masterpieces of painting from the 13th to the 19th century. Here, you can closely admire the original works of masters such as Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt, experiencing the world through their brushstrokes. It is dazzling and overwhelming, opening your eyes and feasting them.
The interior is classically and luxuriously decorated, divided into four wings, with works displayed in chronological order. Among them, Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' is the gallery's treasure, attracting countless art lovers to come and view it.
Stepping into The National Gallery, you enter a colorful world where every painting tells a story, and every work carries the soul of the artist. It is well worth the visit.
EemilKoistinen
Great place
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Eight museums in London you absolutely can't miss!❗|||London has a rich literary and artistic atmosphere, and museums are an essential destination for a host of culture enthusiasts and artists✅ The museums gather cultural and historical treasures from all over the world, including art, technology, nature, and more, and are well worth exploring👀
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Here's a summary of the eight must-visit museums in London, save this note⭐ and check them out one by one when you have time❣️
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📍The National Gallery
A must-visit for those who love Western art history🖼️ Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Monet's Water Lilies are all here, 🉑rent an audio guide, very friendly for art beginners✌️ Note that photography is not allowed in some exhibition areas⚠️
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📍Victoria and Albert Museum
One of the most important art museums in world history, the building itself has a very Victorian style, and the collection covers paintings, ceramics, metalwork, clothing, photography, etc., and you can sit on the ground in the courtyard garden when tired⛲
📍The Wallace Collection
Nowhere else can you feel the strong British aristocratic style more than here👸 The exhibits, paintings, and interior decorations can all be described as 'exquisitely beautiful', and sisters who like to take photos remember to wear black and white clothes, which stand out against the highly saturated background📸
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📍The Courtauld Gallery
Smaller than The National Gallery, but it is one of the art exhibitions in London that you must not miss, with collections that are pivotal in the history of painting👍 For example, the treasure of the museum—Van Gogh's self-portrait
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The National Gallery's Dazzling Odyssey
The National Gallery, nestled in the heart of London, stands as a testament to the timeless beauty of art and the rich tapestry of human creativity. Boasting a collection that spans over 700 years of Western European art, this cultural gem is a haven for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. From the breathtaking Renaissance masterpieces to the vibrant works of the Impressionists, The National Gallery offers a journey through the evolution of artistic expression.
What sets The National Gallery apart is its commitment to accessibility, with free admission for all. This democratic approach to art allows anyone, regardless of background or means, to immerse themselves in the world of great masterpieces. The gallery's layout is thoughtfully designed, guiding visitors through diverse artistic movements and periods.
Each visit to The National Gallery is a unique experience, as the ever-changing array of temporary exhibitions and special events ensures there's always something new to discover. Engaging lectures, workshops, and guided tours add an educational layer to the visit, making art history come alive for audiences of all ages.
Beyond the art, the gallery itself is a marvel of architecture, seamlessly blending classic and modern design. The iconic neoclassical facade contrasts with the contemporary Sainsbury Wing, creating a visual dialogue that mirrors the timeless dialogue within the artworks.
In essence, The National Gallery is not just a repository of art but a living, breathing entity that fosters appreciation, understanding, and a deep connection to the beauty that transcends time. Whether you are a seasoned art connoisseur or a curious soul, a visit to The National Gallery is an enriching and uplifting experience that transcends the boundaries of time and culture.
GlobeTrotterGuide
Get Artsy in London
if you are an art geek or simply someone who wants to travel to a world of Renaissance be sure to visit this National Gallery in London. There is no admission fee and you can enjoy this beautiful place at your leisure. Often times there are various exhibitions held in the museum (See Picture 2) their latest exhibit at the moment. You can take your notepad— sit sketch and relax.
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san99
Xmas Market 🎄 in London
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The Christmas market at the National Gallery is like a big, happy party. It makes the famous place look like a magical winter world. Smells of warm spiced wine and roasting chestnuts fill the air, and there are lots of little shops with pretty lights selling special handmade things. People sing cheerful songs, and it feels nice to be there with family and friends. You can buy unique gifts and enjoy tasty treats while being surrounded by beautiful art. The National Gallery's Christmas market is not just a place to visit; it's a fun way to enjoy art, traditions, and the happy spirit of the holidays.
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Jolly vibes at the national gallary
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Address - Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN, UK
Ambiance/Facilities - Christmas markets set up in front of national gallery, few stalls selling local handicraft and hot chocolate. the hot chocolate was really yummy but also very costly (£8). free beautiful view of the renowned Trafalgar Square and the entrance to gallery is free as well.
Highlights - central to the heart of London. can visit many gallery and museums here
Avg. Price per Person - free
Rating - 4/5
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Artful Wanderings: Exploring
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Embark on a cultural journey around the National Gallery, immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Trafalgar Square and its surroundings. This concise guide invites you to discover the artistic wonders within the gallery walls and explore the lively energy of the adjacent streets. From the grandeur of Nelson's Column to the artistic allure of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, join us for a brief stroll through the National Gallery area, where art and city life harmoniously converge.