National Gallery London

The National gallery is just immense, we seemed to walk for miles and yet I think we missed half of it. The art works are spectacular, and are well presented and laid out in spacious galleries. Some areas get busy yet some areas are remarkably quiet. The building is large and magnificent from the outside but some of the internal rooms and beautifully crafted and decorated and were almost art in themselves. The art works are beautiful with all the major artists on display. Lovely to see the original of some familiar work. The Coronation portraits of HM King Charles and HM Queen Camila were on display. The painting of HM Queen Camila was beautifully done and very impressive, the portrait of HM King Charles maybe will attract more critical opinion. I must mention the toilet facilities were perfectly kept they were bright clean. The Gallery is free and is a true national asset
Stuart Johnson - in the last week

Such an extraordinary gallery. The re-arrangement they have done is fabulous! I always get a thrill of excitement revisiting these wonderful works of art. The cafes are great and the shops too. I didn't visit any of the paid exhibitions this time I was too excited to see my favourites again. An incredibly uplifting place to spend a couple of hours.
Adrian Squirrell - in the last week

The National Gallery is truly one of London’s crown jewels. Located right in Trafalgar Square, it’s home to an incredible collection of paintings that span centuries, from the early Renaissance to the Impressionists and beyond. And amazingly, entry to the main collection is completely free! Walking through the grand halls, you get to see masterpieces from legends like Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Turner, Botticelli, and so many more. Each room feels like stepping into a different era of art history, and the layout makes it easy to wander, discover, and lose track of time. The building itself is stunning, both outside and inside, with beautiful architecture and plenty of places to sit and reflect. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help if you’re looking for a specific painting or artist. The National Gallery also offers excellent temporary exhibitions (some ticketed), and their gift shop and cafes are well worth a stop. It's a wonderful experience whether you're an art lover or just curious about seeing some of the most famous paintings in the world up close. If you’re in London, visiting The National Gallery is absolutely essential — inspiring, calming, and unforgettable.
Chia Paknahad - a month ago

Amazing! The fact that museums and galleries are free in London makes the cultural visit special. There's a line of course, but you can get a reservation online not to wait too much! And see paintings of artists we learn in school in such a beautiful building is a special thing.
Iasmim Mezari - a week ago

Beautiful gallery with many unique artworks and a free entrance. Definitely worth a visit for at least 2 hours! But: two options I cannot recommend: booking a ticket in advance doesn‘t seem worth it since everyone has free entry, and you won‘t get in quicker. Getting an audio guide for 7£ is also not worth it as it only features very few artworks, and they are being explained in a non traditional way rather in a manner of personal experience of curators, poets, artists, etc. plus the device often looses internet connection. For both options you are required to give out your personal data on top of that. I fail to see how it is necessary to know where I live in my home country when I want to borrow an audio guide device.
Anna Titova - a week ago