The National Gallery Trafalgar Square
- Things to do
- In-person service
The National Gallery, in the centre of London, houses one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. It tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
There are over 2,300 paintings including many famous works, such as van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Turner’s Fighting Temeraire and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. All major traditions of Western European painting are represented in the collection.
Alongside the magnificent collection, there’s also a world-class programme of exhibitions to enjoy. From ticketed blockbuster shows in the Spring and Autumn, to year-round free exhibitions, there are plenty of ways to make a visit to the National Gallery even more memorable.
There is a parking space on Orange Street for Blue Badge holders only. Please book in advance by calling 020 7747 2885. A complimentary carer ticket can be booked with each disabled exhibition ticket.
The Gallery offers British Sign Language-interpreted talks on paintings for visitors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and art sessions for visitors who are blind and partially sighted. For a BSL introduction to visiting the National Gallery, visit: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/access.
What the service supports:
- A quiet space available
- Autism friendly
- British Sign Language (BSL) friendly
- Changing places available
- Disabled parking
- Learning disability friendly
- Non-height restricted parking
- Walker accessible
- Wheelchair friendly
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 9.00pm
Saturday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
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