Museum
National Gallery
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The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square houses a vast collection of Western European paintings spanning the 13th to 19th centuries. Visitors can explore masterpieces by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt, arranged chronologically in the Sainsbury Wing and main building. The gallery offers free admission to its permanent collection, with highlights including Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Botticelli's Venus and Mars. Audio guides and free daily tours help navigate the extensive galleries, making it accessible for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Don't miss
- Van Gogh's Sunflowers (1888) in Room 43
- Leonardo da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks (Room 66)
- The Sainsbury Wing's Renaissance masterpieces
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Gallery
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLondon: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Audio Guide4.4★ · 186 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Best full dayTower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Day Ticket4.4★ · 7,254 travelers~24 hoursFree cancellationFrom$51 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleThe National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour5★ · 112 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$111 per personSee dates →More attractions in London
