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National Portrait Gallery
Art Gallery and Art Museum
Piccadilly, London
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"vintage photos from the masters and Vogue 100 years celebrations"(4 Tips)
"Man Ray portraits exhibition is really good - he knew everyone!!"(3 Tips)
"Permanent collection is worth seeing."(4 Tips)
"The restaurant on top has one of the best views in London."(11 Tips)
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HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011One of the gallery’s most famous pictures is the Chandos portrait, which is said to be of William Shakespeare by his friend Richard Burbage. But some dispute its provenance.
Irakli GozalishviliSeptember 2, 2012Much bigger, then it seems! One could easily spend a whole day here
INovember 23, 2014I can never get enough of this gallery! So bummed I missed the Virginia Woolf exhibition :(
Victor ChernyavskiyMay 12, 2012Visit at Thursday and Friday till 21:00 (late night) and get a chance to have a drink and see a performance.
Sherie SwerdlowApril 6, 2014It's not just old stuffy portraits. Lots of younger, cool, hip portraits as well.
Remy CottinJune 14, 2013George Catlin: American Indian Portraits (Free) - from
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
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
Howard LakeApril 9, 2012Earliest portrait? That of Henry VII. Don't forget that contemporaries never referred to themselves or their monarchs as 'Tudors'.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 18, 2011
Puppala DupiDecember 18, 2015Maybe not as essential as the national gallery but worthwhile nonetheless
Richard HartleyDecember 5, 2009Great view of London plus cake in the restaurant. Contemporary Portraits in Room 35 are a favourite. Read more
Beth POctober 11, 2009Great place to go for breakfast, stunning views, wonderful service and superb Eggs Benedict.
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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