Museum
National Gallery
London, United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Tier
- ESSENTIAL
- Collection focus
- Cross-period fine art, painting, sculpture & works on paper
About
Founded in 1824 and housed on Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery holds the national collection of Western European painting from the thirteenth to the early twentieth century, from Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait to Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
Why visit
A cornerstone of London’s art landscape—prioritize its strongest cross-period fine art, painting, sculpture & works on paper galleries and leave room to look slowly.
At a glance
- Type
- Best for
- Typical visit
- Admission
- Founded
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