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National Gallery
Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
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"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!"(11 Tips)
"da Vinci or Renoir!"(9 Tips)
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RebeccaSeptember 26, 2015Walk through the galleries to get a feel of how art direct changes over the centuries.
Look out for the mosaic floors in the main entrance and stairwell. Fascinating. Work by the same artist can be seen at Tate Britain.
Nancy BenedekJuly 4, 2016The A gallery is open on Wednesdays and one Sunday a month. It's worth finding!
Darius GrozaDecember 2, 2016Delilah seems to regret what she's done to Samson WELL TOO FUCKING LATE, DELILAH!
KimAugust 23, 2012As it's free, just pop in for a bit and come back later. No need to exhaust yourself and the gallery in one go
mylifeisgorgeousOctober 22, 2011It is like your aunt’s house: in a good place and always welcoming you. Do a quicky and visit “La venus de Velazquez”.
Daniel HarperFebruary 2, 2017Lots of people both living and on canvas. Very nice to see some of those portraits I've known about.
Giambattista MarchettoOctober 18, 2016This is the place where to go and walk and read and wirk and think! #London
HashtagNYUJune 16, 2015It's essentially the MET for London. So, yeah, you kinda have to go here at least once during the semester. Read more
There can be queues at busy times so arrange your arrival accordingly.
Emre CevikOctober 13, 2015Monet, leonardo, rafeal etc.. Great gallery. Thanks for your contribution to human beings
Inayaili de León PerssonOctober 13, 2009Take one of the free guided tours—an easy and much more interesting way of engaging with the museum and its paintings. They start at the Sainsbury Wing Information Desk, at 11.30am and 2.30pm, and las
СергейSeptember 7, 2012Audio guide change language - click 0 after click volume up. Can be useful if you want to listen English instead your native language :)
Tiffany IrianaMarch 6, 2014Go first thing in the morning. It's infinitely more enjoyable when scarcely attended.
Nilson RogérioMarch 6, 2015Defnitely on my to-do list as I've seen only a bit of it, thanks to other engagements that day.
Emily MohrAugust 7, 2014Beautiful building and art. Too bad pictures aren't allowed. Entrance is free!
BritannicaAugust 3, 2011The National Gallery was founded in 1824 when the British government bought a collection of 38 paintings from the estate of the merchant John Julius Angerstein (1735–1823
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011Turner’s ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ is thought to depict the decline of Britain’s naval power. The ship that played a key role at Trafalgar is shown heading to a breaker’s yard. Find your maritime story Read more
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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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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Fri
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
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"Beautiful building and beautiful collections. Entry is free for the most part of the museum so go explore modern art!"
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"A good collection very organized and well displayed. In an amazing atmosphere."
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"The V&A always has a great array of exhibitions suitable for anyone. Attend a class or talk with the team, or head to our cafe to unwind after a day in the museum."
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"A wonderful place for people watching on a sunny day or as a romantic meeting place at dusk, but look out for the pigeons. A visit to the National Gallery is also highly recommended."
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"A great place to sit and enjoy the view, especially during the evening when the boards shine in the dark. It's very relaxing even in the busy traffic around the centre."
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"One of my favourite museums in London. I always bring my kids there. Besides, visiting this place is inspiring, like you’re walking through time and across the globe!"
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