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National Gallery

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 1,200 attractions in London
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The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and... more » The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings. « less
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Art gallery
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Dining
Address: Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
England
Tel: 44 20 7747 2885
Fax: 44 20 7747 2423

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Minnesota, USA
14 Nov 2008

I went to the National Gallery twice during my ten days in London. The first visit was to see an exhibit on Renoir's "Landscapes" and the second was to see the main collection, specifically the three VerMeer paintings that are on permanent display. As many reviewers have pointed out, admission to the main collection is free and an audio guide... more

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Saint Louis
2 Oct 2008

I really enjoyed this art museum as there are so many different works of art from a wide variety of time periods to suit everyone's taste. Many of the works displayed are simply breathtaking and I especially enjoyed the landscapes and portraits. One interesting feature that makes this museum stand out is that they also display unfinished works as well.... more

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5 of 5 stars
El Ejido, Spain
19 Sep 2008

Really nice museum and the best part- it´s free ( because London is sooo expensive ). We went on a Wednesday because normally they close at 6 but on this day they close at nine. There are less people and you can see the square at night. Well worth the time- just wander around or check out your favourite painters.... more

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Philadelphia
23 Aug 2008

Located in the very heart of central London, this is one landmark that should not simply reside on your “rainy day” list. My favorite museum in the world, the National Gallery is easy to find, completely free and easy to navigate for those who wish to spend an hour touring the highlights or the more dedicated who wish to spend... more

20 Aug 2008

The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square is the high point of any visit to London. If art interests you and you want to see major masterpieces then this gallery is perfect for you. Unlike other national collections this one is in a purpose built building of many rooms that allows you to study the pictures and not become overwhelmed by... more

12 Jul 2008

If you go to London, even if just for a day, make this a stop on your itinerary. the paintings are truly breathtaking, with masterpieces from so many periods of time and so many different artists. You can easily spend one whole day here. i suggest getting an audio tour, as it really enhances your experience with knowing the story... more

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New Orleans, Louisiana
3 May 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We went to the National Gallery 03/13/08 and enjoyed every minute of our visit. The Vanity Fair Portraits Exhibition, 1913-2008 was currently going on. It goes from 13 Feb-25 May, 2008 and it is worth seeing. There were great photographs of rock stars, movie stars, royalty, well-known people, that was very interesting. The other portraits were great too. We saw... more

14 Apr 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The National Gallery is one of my favorite places in London. It can however be a bit overwhelming because there is a lot of fantastic art to see. I am an art lover myself and I have spent many afternoons admiring their Raphael's and Botticellis, but I had the advantage of being introduced to the work slowly and over several... more

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Winchester, United Kingdom
14 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The National Gallery happens to be my favourite museum. It's a wonderful place to visit on a trip to London. However I must say, you probably won't get through all of it in one afternoon as the place is quite overwhelming. It's hard to decide which room to go to next. I am delighted to say that it will keep... more

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Boynton Beach
26 May 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Hard to believe that in 1941, the museum pieces were moved to the Manod Quarry, a slate mine in the mountains above the village of Ffestiniog, to protect the collection from the Germans. A great effort that was well worth it. Housed in a magestic buiding in front of Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery of London hose an exceptional collection... more

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National Gallery Address

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, England
Tel: 44 20 7747 2885 Fax: 44 20 7747 2423