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National Portrait Gallery
Art Gallery and Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Londonist recommend this place
"... it's right behind the national gallery. Tons of paintings and sculptures from..."(9 Tips)
"vintage photos from the masters and Vogue 100 years celebrations"(4 Tips)
"annual taylor wessing photography prize"(3 Tips)
"Man Ray portraits exhibition is really good - he knew everyone!!"(3 Tips)
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Remy CottinJune 14, 2013George Catlin: American Indian Portraits (Free) - from
Irakli GozalishviliSeptember 2, 2012Much bigger, then it seems! One could easily spend a whole day here
- Thursday night is Late Shift. Music, a bar and a great atmosphere
Kate StevensMarch 24, 2010As you leave each room, look at the painting/sculpture by the door. almost all of them stare at you condescendingly proclaiming "leaving are you? well...fine". very amusing
INovember 23, 2014I can never get enough of this gallery! So bummed I missed the Virginia Woolf exhibition :(
Puppala DupiDecember 18, 2015Maybe not as essential as the national gallery but worthwhile nonetheless
Mar RodriguezAugust 2, 2010Must see the Tudors Portrait Gallery. Fantastic views from the restaurant over many of London's most emblematic buildings. Lunch a bit expensive for what you get, service not so good.
Alan MortonOctober 27, 2017I always find myself feeling out of place here for some reason - little unwelcoming :/
Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012The National Portrait Gallery is open until 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays Read more
Thomas OppongNovember 11, 2012You've got to see it, there are thousands to explore!! Check out Richard Hamilton
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 18, 2011
- Morgans Hotel Group ManagerMarch 30, 2012See old British celebs at the National Portrait Gallery: Shakespeare, the Bronte sisters, Victoria and Albert and more. Read more
Howard LakeApril 9, 2012Earliest portrait? That of Henry VII. Don't forget that contemporaries never referred to themselves or their monarchs as 'Tudors'.
Beth POctober 11, 2009Great place to go for breakfast, stunning views, wonderful service and superb Eggs Benedict.
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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
+44 20 7306 0055
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- 9.2
"My favorite area, beautiful location. Close to Leicester square, and several great food stops."
Chelsea Bradley - 9.4
"Absolutely love it!! Extensive collection of paintings from a multitude of different artists. Entrance is free ;)"
Alex Curiel - 8.7
"Very nice fountain and gardens. The place is the heart of London. Extremely crowded during weekend nights! People from all over the world meet there! :-)"
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