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National Gallery

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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  • Gabriele B.
    Gabriele BorrelloMarch 27, 2019
    Free entrance for one of the best museum in London. Simply amazing what you can find inside if you are passionate about art. The location - Trafalgar Square - is also great!
  • Anna S.
    Anna ScothernApril 25, 2012
    In the basement cafe they do scrummy gluten free chocolate cake.
  • Juli F.heart icon on user image
    Juli Foranna JulieroApril 26, 2013
    Don't forget to see the virgin of the rocks by Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Vasya S.
    Vasya SoloFebruary 29, 2012
    Buy tickets in advance for the popular exhibitions to avoid queues
  • Maria Gabriela M.
    Maria Gabriela Mata DonaNovember 4, 2011
    Don't miss the free tours... There are really great!
  • 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
  • Kelsey H.
    Kelsey HayesNovember 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Fabulous Renaissance and Dutch art collections. Excellent guide pamphlet for a £1 donation.
  • Leslie D.heart icon on user image
    Leslie DriskillFebruary 18, 2023
    Great collections!
  • Val P.heart icon on user image
    Val PucilowskiOctober 12, 2016
    Monet, Braque, Pissarro, Renoir: impressive.
  • Stefania M.heart icon on user image
    Stefania ManiDecember 19, 2014
    Free. Huge. Spectacular.
  • alwinhimself
    alwinhimselfAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    pay attention to the lights.
  • Darryl E.heart icon on user image
    Darryl EllsonAugust 24, 2014
    Very busy. Visit the far better National Portrait Gallery.
  • Bilge U.heart icon on user image
    Bilge UFebruary 3, 2017
    Meaningless crowds in front of some famous paintings, just for taking photos :(
  • Bruno D.heart icon on user image
    Bruno DurizziApril 23, 2015
    Today and from more day the most of the rooms are close!!
  • Michelle X.
    Michelle XinAugust 9, 2011
    don't miss Monet (the water lily pond) and Renoir (the skiff)
  • Jheart icon on user image
    JAugust 8, 2015
    It's totally not the most interesting museum in London..
  • Ilaria B.heart icon on user image
    Ilaria BoldoriniDecember 17, 2015
    Amazing free museum. :)
  • Artik A.
    Artik AritomoAugust 20, 2012
    Rebecca the tour guide is simply brilliant!
  • 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
  • Sara 3.
    Sara 37October 12, 2022
    I was here only once but I enjoyed it a lot
  • Morganheart icon on user image
    MorganJanuary 24, 2016
    Great special exhibits!
  • J. I.
    J. I.G.October 30, 2014
    Perfect for a rainy day. Or sunny....
  • Duygu B.heart icon on user image
    Duygu BasaranApril 21, 2017
    Amazing artworks
  • Octavio A.
    Octavio Alves JrOctober 11, 2013
    It is great and free of charge
  • Alexandra P.
    Alexandra PaunAugust 25, 2014
    Van Gogh, room 45
  • Gonzalo G.heart icon on user image
    Gonzalo Gil EscuderoOctober 17, 2014
    A must go in London
  • Puppala D.heart icon on user image
    Puppala DupiDecember 18, 2015
    Fantastic gallery destination
  • HD Z.heart icon on user image
    HD ZimmermannMarch 11, 2016
    Just a great exhibition!
  • Vangelis M.heart icon on user image
    Vangelis MoraitisAugust 10, 2016
    You might not expect it, but it is quite interesting
  • Cesar C.heart icon on user image
    Cesar CarvajalJuly 14, 2015
    Great collection!
  • 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.
  • 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£.
  • Rita L.heart icon on user image
    Rita LNovember 20, 2016
    Nice gallery!
  • Sib
    SibMay 4, 2013
    Try the cakes. They're great.
  • Sarah P.heart icon on user image
    Sarah PelizzonSeptember 15, 2015
    Amazing collection!
  • Maurício C.
    Maurício CairesJune 21, 2012
    A fantastic place! It's almost a time machine!
  • Joan V.heart icon on user image
    Joan Vidal BoschFebruary 18, 2018
    Good paintings but it’s not one of the top 10
  • Duncan B.heart icon on user image
    Duncan BirchJanuary 21, 2015
    Always a good place to visit
  • Sennaheart icon on user image
    SennaJune 4, 2015
    ''Vincent van Gogh and Sunflowers'' is really here😳😍🌻🌻
  • Johanan O.heart icon on user image
    Johanan OttensooserDecember 31, 2015
    The Goya exhibit. Wow
  • Fazal B.
    Fazal BahardeenFebruary 3, 2012
    Heyy everyone! want to know more information about the National Gallery? Check it out on Crescentrating! http://ow.ly/8QBl6
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Jeremy L.
    Jeremy Le VanSeptember 26, 2011
    Great collection of European painting 13th-19th centuries.
  • Jenny L.heart icon on user image
    Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015
    Pay a visit here, it's free!
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