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National Gallery
Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
Has a stamp of approval from New York Habitat and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
"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!"(10 Tips)
"da Vinci or Renoir!"(9 Tips)
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Megan ShererOctober 29, 2016So much to see here, it's a good thing that it's free so you can come back and take your time!
Meandering WoodsJanuary 20, 2013The building that houses the portraits is a work of art itself. Lots of mosaic work on the floors and walls of the stairwells. Look up often.
DariaAugust 27, 2016Can't even say how cool it is to be able to see the word famous pictures for free. Better to visit in August (not weekends) - no crowd you'll see
Heidi RiderOctober 7, 2018Absolutely absolutely get the audio guide. As the museum is free, it’s an excellent way to get lost in these impressive works!
Elizabeth LeeNovember 19, 2014Claude Monet, Renoir, Gaugin, Van Gogh are just a few artists you can find here. Sainsbury wing with renaissance paintings are worth visiting.- Meandering WoodsJanuary 19, 2013A couple of Da Vincis, some Van Goghs, Renoirs and Degas. All in a day's stroll through here. Truly impressive.
Zizhen ZhangJanuary 7, 2016The gallery has so many famous drawings. And collect many masterpieces such as Van Gogh, Monet.
Kira RochaJuly 30, 2017Its free entrance. You can donate. Its a must if you visit London. We didnt get a tour and i regret
MetroMen UKApril 3, 2013Start your visit a little early as you may need more than a day to browse all those marvellous paintings plus there are loads to see nearby at the National Portrait Gallery.
MD's Sandwiches & CaféDecember 19, 201120% off for all Da Vinci Fans/Lovers, with your entry ticket.... we are just 50meters from the National Gallery. We are a Viennese Cafe with open Sandwiches, new in London and already talk of town.
New York HabitatNovember 10, 2011An art museum on Trafalgar Square, definitely take one of the free guided tours at 11:30AM or 2:30PM. Get there via Charing Cross stop on the Bakerloo or Northern lines.
Danny McCormackDecember 28, 2012In case you wandered in too fast to notice the key on your way in, the wallpaper in each room is colour coded by time periods: BLUE = 1250-1500, RED = 1600-1700, GREEN = 1700-1900.
The Impressionism part is just perfect! Could spend hours and days in here admiring the work of great painters.
Yasmin TadjdehJanuary 6, 2014A lovely place to visit. It's massive, so put on comfy shoes. Also, no photography of any kind is allowed which is a bummer and sort of nonsensical.
Otel.comOctober 11, 2011This art gallery on Trafalgar Square has more than 2,000 paintings from as early as the 13th century. Highlights include Da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks and Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Opens at 10 am.
Alex CurielDecember 20, 2018Absolutely love it!! Extensive collection of paintings from a multitude of different artists. Entrance is free ;)
Robert AccetturaJanuary 2, 2015Great free (donation suggested £) museum you should definitely go to for at least a little while when checking out other sights. It's free, nothing to loose right?
I love it! The two times I was in London I needed to visit and see my favorite painting: Les Parapluies. Reserve at least a whole evening to fully appreciate the museum.
Shiladitya MajumdarFebruary 15, 2014Best to start with room 58 area (Italian 1500s boticelli) and then work your way down the ages. Open till 9pm on Friday nights!
Cenker KöseMarch 30, 2016I advice you to divide your visit in at least two days to remember in the future... Enjoy every single painting...
Emanuelle HerreraJune 15, 2015Free entrance, but you can rent an audio guide for £4 and learn more about the paintings. Worth it.
Amra SabySeptember 9, 2016Amazing Arts 🔝 DaVinci & his followers 🌟 Great exhibitions, good location 😊
Dave MarshallJanuary 8, 2016Turner is to horses as the national is to artists. Great art gallery, free entry, no wifi. Free tours
Mariela MaciasSeptember 28, 2015If you are new to art the free guided tours are perfect for you, they'll tell you all the basics to it.
Tze Khang PohMarch 30, 2018A lot of amazing paintings with beautiful architecture and building designs
Wladimir AlbujaMarch 27, 2016Break the routine walking through these galleries and have a coffee before or after your walk in.
Mike MilordSeptember 20, 2012A fantastic place to visit, one of my favourite spot in London. Although I have been there so many time, I still have so much to see.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleJanuary 14, 2014Find work by Botticelli, da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Goya, Turner, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer…for starters! – Green Guide Editor
A bit of the best that art can offer us. Enjoy with no moderation.
Nina BellarosaNovember 18, 2016To begin with, it's free. Contains works by Da Vinci, Van Gogh, à good Goya and Degas collection among others.
Katerina👑🔨💍 IeromonachouMarch 16, 2016Don't miss the Delacroix exhibition! The Flemish collection is one of the best worldwide.
OliviaDecember 17, 2014Perfect for a rainy afternoon. They have a few very nice paintings but the building alone is worth a visit.
Emre CevikOctober 13, 2015Monet, leonardo, rafeal etc.. Great gallery. Thanks for your contribution to human beings
Oleksii AntonenkoMay 7, 2017Rich collection of classic and modern art. Many famous paintings of French impressionists.
Sravanti TekumallaJune 7, 2018A little confusing to navigate but some spectacular art. Go knowing a few paintings you’d like to see to create a route for yourself.
Георгий ЮщенкоSeptember 9, 2017Splendid exhibition of paintings of British and international artists.
Ayshea HNovember 1, 2016Can be very busy during blockbuster exhibitions but the permanent collection is well worth checking out
Benjamin NJuly 12, 2013Check out the French section it displays paintings of women in the nude, gives an idea of what sexy meant back in the day. So not Victoria secret lol!
A wonderful place to while away a couple of hours. Great little collection of Impressionists
Andrew MarksFebruary 21, 2015Astonishingly impressive collection of French impressionism. Turn right as you go up the stairs and wander around.
Silvia GhitaNovember 2, 2011Brilliant gallery - just go and see it! On your way in/out stop for a moment in Trafalgar square, a popular meeting point.
Tracey NDecember 11, 2011Suggested donation 4 pounds- map 1 pound - audio 3.50 pounds. The audio is alright- lots of works covered. There are one hour tour suggestion flyers- ask for one. (if thats all the time you have)
One of the best museums in London. Their impressionist colection is a must-see.- BasakFebruary 5, 2015Pay dat extra 3£ and get an audio guide for one of the best European painting collections on the planet!
Maggie FreegardJuly 29, 2017Great to wander around seeing paintings you have enjoyed before and discovering ones you missed before.
Nancy BenedekJuly 4, 2016The A gallery is open on Wednesdays and one Sunday a month. It's worth finding!
Evren AkgülFebruary 1, 2015Another free museum with hundreds of paintings from world wide artists. Must see it definetely.
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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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