Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Fascinating museum to all
- Among the greatest art collections of the world
Time required: 100 minutes
Phone: +44 20 7747 2885
Web site: http://www.nationalgalle...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 6pm |
| Fridays: | 10am - 7pm |
| Jan 1 and Dec 24-26: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | Free |
Public transport:
- Bakerloo Line: Charing Cross staion
- Northern Line: Charing Cross staion
Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: Thom Watson
Things you need to know:
- National Gallery exhibits around 2300 paintings
- It was founded in 1832 with only 38 paintings
- It is located on Trafalgar Square
- The gallery covers periods from the early Renaissance to the impressionists (1250-1900)
- It onws artworks from painters such as Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Rubens, Picasso
- The museum houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world
What to do there:
- Collect a map from the audio guide desk
- Walk around and enjoy the wonderful art work of the well known artits
- At the end of your visit buy a print of your favorite masterpiece in the museum shop
Tips & Insights:
- 60-minute taster tours of the collection every day at 11.30am and 2.30pm, and Fridays at 7pm for free (Sainsbury Wing Information Desk)
- Audioguide is available for a fee of £3.50
- The lower floor coffee shop has great interactive computers that will help you plan your day, help you find specific paintings or artists. You can also print out your plan
