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Experience some of the most vital art in the world at this renowned museum in washington, dc, what and where is the national gallery of art.

The National Gallery of Art and its gorgeous Sculpture Garden (which features an ice rink in the winter time) are located on Constitution Avenue NW between 3rd and 9th Streets NW. Through its East and West Buildings, the museum preserves, collects and exhibits works of art from numerous countries and historical eras. Its collection features roughly 141,000 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and forms of new media that stretch all the way back to the Middle Ages.

When is the National Gallery of Art open?

The museum is open every day of the year except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Its hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Admission is always free.

How to get to the National Gallery of Art?

The easiest way to reach the National Gallery of Art is via Metrorail  or the DC Circulator . The closest Metro stop is Archives – Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter on the Green and Yellow Lines. The DC Circulator’s National Mall route will take you near the Gallery’s buildings and Sculpture Garden – making it easy to continue your exploration of the National Mall afterward. The facility is handicap-accessible.

What’s inside the National Gallery of Art?

The National Gallery of Art regularly features temporary exhibits that highlight distinctive artists in a range of mediums. From Renaissance masters to modern-day marvels, you will be able to take in creations that advance and challenge form and structure. Be sure to check out the museum’s current exhibits and installations as you plan your visit.

After a three-year renovation, the Gallery’s East Building has added two sky-lit tower galleries, two staircases connecting all levels of the museum, a rooftop terrace with a dazzling blue rooster sculpture and more than 500 works of art, including pieces by Alexander Calder, Barbara Kruger, Jasper Johns, Pablo Picasso and Mark Rothko. The I.M. Pei-designed wing sleekly contrasts the Beaux Arts and Classical architecture throughout DC, making it a must-visit for those looking to have their mind blown by art.

Connecting the West and East Buildings is Leo Villareal’s incredible Multiverse installation. More than 41,000 LED nodes light up the 200-foot space, creating abstract configurations that literally light your way as you head from one building to the other via an underground concourse.

An exploration of the West Building is as revelatory and moving of a museum experience as exists in the U.S. Thousands of essential works, organized by period and national origin, are arranged in spectacular and comprehensive galleries across two floors of exhibition space. The main floor features European paintings and sculptures that date as far back as the 13th century, as well as seminal American art. On the ground floor, you can gaze at pieces by essential masters such as Manet, Renoir and Cézanne, as well as decorative art, prints and drawings. The museum’s expansive gift shop, also located on the ground floor, is well worth a visit.

The Gallery’s Sculpture Garden should also be a part of your visit. The 6.1-acre space, adjacent to the West Building, features beautiful trees, walking and seating areas and 17 sculptures taken from the Gallery’s collection. Among them: Robert Indiana’s famous AMOR , a play on the artist’s LOVE sculpture. The Garden also sports a fountain that serves as an ice rink from November – March, as well as The Pavilion Café, which offers year-round service and indoor seating.

The National Gallery of Art also hosts events throughout the year, including concerts, guided tours, gallery talks and much more. Check the museum’s calendar before you go.

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The National Gallery of Art London

This is a post on how to visit the National Gallery in London, including all the information you need to plan your visit to this FREE museum. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY

Most Notable Works

The National Gallery holds works by some of the most well-known artists of history, and the collection of 2,300 paintings includes works from all over the world.

Here is a brief list of some of the most notable works in the collection:

• Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh
• Snow Scene at Argenteuil and The Water Lily Pond by Claude Monet
• The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger
• The Fighting Temeraire by J. M. W. Turner
• The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck
• Marriage-a-la-mode by William Hogarth
• The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci
• Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Caravaggio
• The Judgement of Paris by Peter Paul Rubens
• Belshazzar’s Feast by Rembrandt
• The Entombment by Michelangelo

You can browse the entire collection before you go.  Take this 'virtual tour' to see what to expect.

Special Exhibitions

Throughout the year, the museum hosts unique and specially curated exhibits. Some special exhibitions are free to enter, but most require tickets.

Ticket prices generally range from £18 - £20. You receive a concession when you purchase online in advance. 

It is recommended that you book ahead as these exhibitions tend to be very popular.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Museum hours.

• Every day of the year except 1 January and 24–26 December.
• 10:00 - 18:00 Saturdays to Thursdays
• 10:00 - 21:00 Fridays 
• Guests are asked to prepare to leave 5 minutes before closing time.

Consider going to the museum on a Friday night when it is open until 21:00! It's free, fun, and a great way to spend a night out in London.

For other ideas on things to do at night, see our post on  things to do in London at night .

How do I get there?

The National Gallery is located on the northern edge of Trafalgar Square ( map ).

The Gallery is a short walk from either Charing Cross or Leicester Square Stations.

You can also get to Trafalgar Square by taking a bus, with routes numbers 3, 6, 9,11, 12, 23, 24, 29, 87, 88, 139, 159 and 176.

Use this Google Maps link to get directions from your departure point to the Museum.

How much time should I set aside for a visit?

This depends on how much of the Gallery you wish to see.

We recommend around 3 hours, but for those who have less time or just want to see the highlights, you can look at the floor plans in advance and decide where you would like to focus your time.

The Museum has some helpful guides that will help you organize your time to get the most out of a short amount of time.

• 30 Highlights - A short collection of the major pieces in the Museum
• Renaissance Masterpieces - A focus on Renaissance art
• 30 Key Artists - Highlighting one work each by a list of important artists

Also, guided tours are a good way to maximize your time. See our Tours section  below .

Is the Museum Family-Friendly?

Absolutely. In fact, the National Gallery has gone out of its way to provide entertainment and activities for guests of all ages.

See all of the activities, tours, and other events for families here .

Food and Drink

• National Gallery Dining Room - A full restaurant with fabulous views over Trafalgar Square
• National Cafe - A sit-down, relaxed cafe
• Espresso Bar - Perfect for a light bite and a drink

Find out more here .

Coat/Bag Check Information

The Museum reserves the right to check bags, rucksacks, packages, and other personal items brought to the building. 

We recommend that you allow extra time for security checks at the entrance.

There is a coat/bag check for £2 per item.

The maximum size allowed is 40 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm. Suitcases and cabin bags are not accepted.

TIP:  If you have bags or luggage that is too large for the Bag Check, read our post on where to store luggage in London  to find inexpensive short-term storage options near the museum.

The National Gallery actually has a wonderful selection of things to purchase, including a print-on-demand service where you can order prints of your favorite pieces.

Taking Photographs

You may take photographs with these exceptions: no flash, no tripods, and no selfie sticks. No photo-taking is permitted in special exhibitions.

To delve deeply into this world-class museum, you may wish to take a tour. The gallery is large that a guided tour can help you maximize your time.

There are several excellent tour options at different price points, some even free.

Guided Tour with Free Tours by Foot

Whether you're an art expert or a complete novice our walk through the gallery will keep you entertained and gripped by the stories these incredible paintings have to tell.

Our 2-hour tour is offered several days a week and is free to take! You get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's over.

A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for any budget. See more details about the tour here .

Official Museum Tours

Free One-Hour Guided Tour. Offered Mon- Fri (excluding public holidays) from 2 pm -3 pm. 

Individuals and small groups (of up to four people) are welcome. 

Audio Tours

There are several options for which audio guide you purchase. The prices are the same, but the focus is specialized. 

• Concessions (senior citizens, students, under-12s, teachers, Members): £4.50
• Family ticket (2 adults + up to 2 children under 12): £10
• Groups of over 10 people: £3.50 per person

TIP: London Pass holders are entitled to a free audio guide! Find out more about London Tourist Concession Passes .

General Audio Tours

• Collection Tour - Guests can create their own tours by choosing works at random from over 1,2000 works.
• Essential Audio Tour - A tour featuring 80 highlights from the Gallery available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, and Dutch.

Thematic Audio Tours

• Manet to Picasso - An in-depth tour focusing on 18th to 20th-century art.
• The Life of Christ - Moments of Christ’s life as depicted by artists through the ages. 
• Art in the Making - Interviews with curators and conservation staff detailing the creation and curation of incredible works of art. 
• Be Inspired - Interviewees from across a broad range of spectrums speak on the pieces that have inspired their own artwork. 

Family-Friendly Audio Tours

• Art Detectives - Following in the footsteps of detectives, this guide helps families uncover clues hidden in the Gallery’s masterpieces.
• A Right Royal Tour - A focus on art depicting Kings and Queens, aimed at young visitors but fun for all ages!   
• Teach Your Grown-Ups About Art - An interactive tour where adults are encouraged to take off their headphones and let the younger visitors tell them the information they’re receiving from their own guide! 

Accessible Tours 

Audio Tours for the blind and partially-sighted  - free.

British Sign Language Tours  - free.

TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT

If you want to avoid crowds, consider going before lunchtime when it is less full. Also, keep in mind that on rainy days you can expect the museum to be very crowded.

There are cloakrooms that cost £2 to use. They accept bags up to 56 x 25 x 45 cm. If your bags are larger, you can find inexpensive luggage storage here .

If you are traveling with children, look into the family-friendly audio tours or other children’s activity guides offered by the museum. See what the museum has to offer for families .

The National Gallery is a classical art museum. If you are looking for modern art, try the Tate Modern .

Consider coupling your visit to the National Gallery with our Royal Westminster Tour .

The tour finishes just a short walk away from Trafalgar Square and gives you all the history of this wonderful area before you visit the museum!

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily Sculpture Garden is closed for revitalization Closed Dec. 25

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Picturing the Presidents: Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection

To mark the 2024 presidential election year, this exhibition features some of the earliest photographic images of eleven men who attained the nation’s highest office. 

Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900–1939

During the early twentieth century, Paris was the destination of choice for talented and independent American women who were determined to move beyond the limitations that restricted them at home. 

Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell

During the 1930s and early 1940s, George Hurrell (1904–1992) reigned as Hollywood’s preeminent portrait photographer. 

Commissioned Portrait of Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey’s portrait is now on display at the National Portrait Gallery. 

Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour—Frederick Douglass

The moving image installation interweaves period reenactments across five screens to create a vivid picture of 19th-century activist, writer, orator and philosopher Frederick Douglass.

Recent Acquisitions, 2023

From the studio to the synagogue, the darkroom to the courtroom, the people represented by these portraits have transformed the way we see, hear, feel, and understand the world.

Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism

Forces of Nature presents U.S. scientists, politicians, activists, writers, and artists who have shaped attitudes toward the environment from the mid-nineteenth century to today. These individuals represent diverse aspects of environmental thought.

Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers

The National Portrait Gallery is proud to announce the installation of a life-size painting of President Abraham Lincoln by artist W.F.K. Travers.

Powerful Partnerships: Civil War-Era Couples

Long before the term “power couple” found its way into English lexicon, dynamic duos had been making their mark on U.S. history. 

Permanent Exhibitions

This performance art series strives to make visible the invisible.  Each artist selected critiques American portraiture and institutional history by making visible a body or bodies that historically have been forgotten.

20th Century Americans

Four galleries off of the museum’s magnificent third-floor Great Hall, showcase the major cultural and political hallmarks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

America’s Presidents

The nation’s only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House, this exhibition lies at the heart of the Portrait Gallery’s mission to tell the American story through the individuals who have shaped it.

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BRAVO! showcases individuals who have brought the performing arts to life, beginning with P.T. Barnum, who raised the curtain on modern entertainment in the late-19th century and continuing through the present.

"Champions” salutes dynamic American sports figures whose impact beyond the athletic realm made them part of the larger story of the nation.

Former First Lady, Michelle Obama by Artist Amy Sherald

Michelle Obama remembers growing up on the South Side of Chicago and thinking, “being smart is cooler than anything in the world.”

Former President Barack Obama by Artist Kehinde Wiley

Barack Obama made history in 2009 by becoming the first African American president. 

Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900

 "Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900" includes portraits of Indigenous Americans, European colonists, clergymen, soldiers, writers, performers, scientists, and others who helped shape the country. 

Perspectives

As part of the reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection galleries, the Portrait Gallery and  The Atlantic  magazine, highlight a selection of the country’s founding voices in literature, politics, philosophy and culture with interpretive wall texts written by some of  The Atlantic ’s contemporary writers and editors. 

Presidential Portraits Unveiled and Installed, Feb. 12, 2018

The museum’s official portraits of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama will be off view beginning in May, 2021 and will be featured in the Obama Portraits Tour.

The Four Justices

Ian and Annette Cummings commissioned this portrait in 2012 to recognize the accomplishments of the four justices.

The Struggle for Justice

The exhibition showcases the determined individuals who struggled to achieve civil rights for disenfranchised or marginalized groups.

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Monday, 10 June 2024, 4 pm

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Edgar degas' 'miss la la at the cirque fernando'.

Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 11 am

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Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 3 pm

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The Sacrifice – Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael in art

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Thursday, 13 June 2024, 4 pm BST

Folklore & floriography: Scent workshop with 20A Aromatherapy

Members' creative workshop.

Saturday, 15 June 2024, 10.30 am

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Thursday, 20 June 2024, 1 pm

A mindful look at Botticelli's 'Venus and Mars'

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5.30 pm BST

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Various dates and times

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Exploring beyond the paintings.

Friday, 21 June 2024, 6 pm

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