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National Gallery
Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Londonist recommend this place
"Don't forget to see the virgin of the rocks by Leonardo Da Vinci"(20 Tips)
"Turner exhibition a must!"(20 Tips)
"The location - Trafalgar Square - is also great!"(11 Tips)
"da Vinci or Renoir!"(9 Tips)
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Morgans Hotel GroupApril 2, 2012As the granddaddies of London's art institutions, the art is old and solemn. You are probably not. But both offer plenty of priceless classics Read more
mylifeisgorgeousOctober 22, 2011It is like your aunt’s house: in a good place and always welcoming you. Do a quicky and visit “La venus de Velazquez”.
Emily MohrAugust 7, 2014Beautiful building and art. Too bad pictures aren't allowed. Entrance is free!
HashtagNYUJune 16, 2015It's essentially the MET for London. So, yeah, you kinda have to go here at least once during the semester. Read more
Purple FrogJune 9, 2011You can enjoy live music in the Gallery every Friday evening, courtesy of the Royal College of Music, as you admire the art. Read more
Latifa AZDIOctober 25, 2013Keep in mind that the information desk won't help you if you're looking for a certain collection. They're clueless!
Paweł CzerwonkaMay 6, 2013Altough it's free, try chiping inn with some money. The collection is amazing and should be preserved.
Morgans Hotel Group ManagerMarch 30, 2012As the granddaddies of London's art institutions, the art is old and solemn. You are probably not. But both offer plenty of priceless classics Read more
СергейSeptember 7, 2012Audio guide change language - click 0 after click volume up. Can be useful if you want to listen English instead your native language :)
Andrew CheungAugust 12, 2016Most people go for room 34 but I particularly like the medieval rooms, where everything shines.
Cruvinel ARCNovember 16, 2011Free entry ,the tour guide can helps a lot though all those big galleries.The coffee shop on the groundfloor is quite good although busy.
J DMarch 15, 2014No photography allowed anywhere, even of the architectural features of the building. This is rubbish (dare I say petty) and NG seem to have forgotten they own all of this on behalf of the country.
Jaime ScatenaApril 17, 2016Rembrandt. I always come here to see his paintings, specially his selfportrait at age of 34.
- Marie RynkowskiAugust 4, 2015Very big, you need a lot of time but you will see some pieces of famous painter!
Use the audio guide offered at the entrances. It gives you many many interesting details about almost every painting in the gallery.
BritannicaAugust 3, 2011The National Gallery was founded in 1824 when the British government bought a collection of 38 paintings from the estate of the merchant John Julius Angerstein (1735–1823
Giambattista MarchettoOctober 18, 2016This is the place where to go and walk and read and wirk and think! #London
Vic McGinJanuary 27, 2017You just gotta go! Don't do this and the portrait gallery in one day, it's too much. Break it up.
Tiffany IrianaMarch 6, 2014Go first thing in the morning. It's infinitely more enjoyable when scarcely attended.
Sundeep SainiNovember 14, 2011See the leonardo da Vinci exhibition it's amazing, but pre book a ticket, on the day queues are huge- RiaJuly 27, 2010Go to National Gallery for unique Da Vinci exhibition. It only focuses on him as a painter and brings many of his paintings from around the world together.
Nilson RogérioMarch 6, 2015Defnitely on my to-do list as I've seen only a bit of it, thanks to other engagements that day.
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011Turner’s ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ is thought to depict the decline of Britain’s naval power. The ship that played a key role at Trafalgar is shown heading to a breaker’s yard. Find your maritime story Read more
KimAugust 23, 2012As it's free, just pop in for a bit and come back later. No need to exhaust yourself and the gallery in one go
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Located in Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world, from van Eyck to Van Gogh.
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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
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"Amazing exhibitions and a charming members cafe. Worth getting a membership for both perks!"
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