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National Gallery

Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
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    Juli F.
    "Don't forget to see the virgin of the rocks by Leonardo Da Vinci"(20 Tips)
    Nicholas P.
    "Turner exhibition a must!"(20 Tips)
    Gabriele B.
    "The location - Trafalgar Square - is also great!"(10 Tips)
    Augustus Collection
    "da Vinci or Renoir!"(9 Tips)
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  • Maria Gabriela M.
    Maria Gabriela Mata DonaNovember 4, 2011
    Don't miss the free tours... There are really great!
  • Leslie D.heart icon on user image
    Leslie DriskillFebruary 18, 2023
    Great collections!
  • Kelsey H.
    Kelsey HayesNovember 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Fabulous Renaissance and Dutch art collections. Excellent guide pamphlet for a £1 donation.
  • Emma B.heart icon on user image
    Emma BanfieldJuly 13, 2015
    The two turners. Up request by turner hung next to another master he was emulating
  • Val P.heart icon on user image
    Val PucilowskiOctober 12, 2016
    Monet, Braque, Pissarro, Renoir: impressive.
  • Darryl E.heart icon on user image
    Darryl EllsonAugust 24, 2014
    Very busy. Visit the far better National Portrait Gallery.
  • alwinhimself
    alwinhimselfAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    pay attention to the lights.
  • Bilge U.heart icon on user image
    Bilge UFebruary 3, 2017
    Meaningless crowds in front of some famous paintings, just for taking photos :(
  • Vasya S.
    Vasya SoloFebruary 29, 2012
    Buy tickets in advance for the popular exhibitions to avoid queues
  • Michelle X.
    Michelle XinAugust 9, 2011
    don't miss Monet (the water lily pond) and Renoir (the skiff)
  • Bruno D.heart icon on user image
    Bruno DurizziApril 23, 2015
    Today and from more day the most of the rooms are close!!
  • Stefania M.heart icon on user image
    Stefania ManiDecember 19, 2014
    Free. Huge. Spectacular.
  • Vangelis M.heart icon on user image
    Vangelis MoraitisAugust 10, 2016
    You might not expect it, but it is quite interesting
  • Artik A.
    Artik AritomoAugust 20, 2012
    Rebecca the tour guide is simply brilliant!
  • Maria V.
    Maria ValaviMarch 25, 2013
    Nice to spend time looking at paintings. Descriptions are so interesting.
  • Sara 3.
    Sara 37October 12, 2022
    I was here only once but I enjoyed it a lot
  • Ilaria B.heart icon on user image
    Ilaria BoldoriniDecember 17, 2015
    Amazing free museum. :)
  • Morganheart icon on user image
    MorganJanuary 24, 2016
    Great special exhibits!
  • Ashleyheart icon on user image
    AshleyJune 17, 2016
    The portrait gallery's Black Chronicles was disappointing but the other exhibits were good.
  • Nino N.heart icon on user image
    Nino NinovApril 25, 2014
    A must when in London
  • J. I.
    J. I.G.October 30, 2014
    Perfect for a rainy day. Or sunny....
  • HD Z.heart icon on user image
    HD ZimmermannMarch 11, 2016
    Just a great exhibition!
  • Duygu B.heart icon on user image
    Duygu BasaranApril 21, 2017
    Amazing artworks
  • Alexandra P.
    Alexandra PaunAugust 25, 2014
    Van Gogh, room 45
  • Octavio A.
    Octavio Alves JrOctober 11, 2013
    It is great and free of charge
  • Cesar C.heart icon on user image
    Cesar CarvajalJuly 14, 2015
    Great collection!
  • Puppala D.heart icon on user image
    Puppala DupiDecember 18, 2015
    Fantastic gallery destination
  • Matt B.
    Matt BrownNovember 27, 2009
    I spent six months visiting every picture in the gallery. Systematic and comprehensive: the only way for a scientist to get into art.
  • Joan V.heart icon on user image
    Joan Vidal BoschFebruary 18, 2018
    Good paintings but it’s not one of the top 10
  • Wouter B.
    Wouter BruilSeptember 7, 2014
    Fun dogs here
  • Sara K.heart icon on user image
    Sara KdmiMay 30, 2021
    Magneficent paintings
  • Dima B.
    Dima BesthistoryApril 23, 2013
    Entrance is free.. Plan of gallery 1£.
  • Gonzalo G.heart icon on user image
    Gonzalo Gil EscuderoOctober 17, 2014
    A must go in London
  • Rita L.heart icon on user image
    Rita LNovember 20, 2016
    Nice gallery!
  • Sarah P.heart icon on user image
    Sarah PelizzonSeptember 15, 2015
    Amazing collection!
  • Sib
    SibMay 4, 2013
    Try the cakes. They're great.
  • Maurício C.
    Maurício CairesJune 21, 2012
    A fantastic place! It's almost a time machine!
  • Jheart icon on user image
    JAugust 8, 2015
    It's totally not the most interesting museum in London..
  • Duncan B.heart icon on user image
    Duncan BirchJanuary 21, 2015
    Always a good place to visit
  • Taciana L.
    Taciana Landim PoiavaMarch 13, 2012
    Great place to take pictures and the Gallery is for free!
  • Juan N.
    Juan NMarch 19, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Friday evening open for visits.
  • Sennaheart icon on user image
    SennaJune 4, 2015
    ''Vincent van Gogh and Sunflowers'' is really here😳😍🌻🌻
  • Fazal B.
    Fazal BahardeenFebruary 3, 2012
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  • Johanan O.heart icon on user image
    Johanan OttensooserDecember 31, 2015
    The Goya exhibit. Wow
  • Sevtap M.heart icon on user image
    Sevtap McClellanJuly 6, 2018
    All arts displayed
  • Dylan W.
    Dylan WJune 4, 2010
    Cafe an oasis of calm and tasty cakes, right next to Trafalgar Square.
  • Jenny L.heart icon on user image
    Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015
    Pay a visit here, it's free!
  • Anka B.
    Anka BkSeptember 29, 2014
    A must for firstimers.
  • Georgiaheart icon on user image
    GeorgiaFebruary 7, 2019
    Amazing paintings
  • Viktoriiaheart icon on user image
    ViktoriiaJuly 26, 2015
    See more masterpieces here!
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