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National Portrait Gallery
Art Gallery and Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
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"... 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)
"Taylor Wessing Portrait 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
Puppala DupiDecember 18, 2015Maybe not as essential as the national gallery but worthwhile nonetheless
INovember 23, 2014I can never get enough of this gallery! So bummed I missed the Virginia Woolf exhibition :(
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.
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
Thomas OppongNovember 11, 2012You've got to see it, there are thousands to explore!! Check out Richard Hamilton
Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012The National Portrait Gallery is open until 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays Read more
Alan MortonOctober 27, 2017I always find myself feeling out of place here for some reason - little unwelcoming :/
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'.
Morgans Hotel GroupApril 2, 2012See old British celebs at the National Portrait Gallery: Shakespeare, the Bronte sisters, Victoria and Albert and more Read more
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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
+44 20 7306 0055
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- 9.0
"The artists are hit or miss but the space is absolutely amazing and worth walking around for ambiance"
Amy Robertson - 9.0
"Love the installations here. They do change them each year which is rather nice. Definitely a must visit if you're in Hyde Park."
Gary Hor - 8.9
"The Fox Reading Room exhibitions and installations are a hidden gem; good bar and eatery (where I used to work); and good exhibition spaces"
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- 9.3
"Always busy & touristy, but still a lovely place to walk by when the weather is good!"
Katerina Anna - 9.4
"Obviously one of the best art collections in the world. Well curated and displayed, lately many highly popular interesting exhibitions."
Charles Polák - 8.7
"The gardens have public toilets, illuminated fountains, and excellent outdoor seating. Perfect for people watching or spotting celebrities at Premiers"
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