Name: National Portrait Gallery
Rating: 5.0

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery, Saint Martin's Place, London, UK

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Description

The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London that houses a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. When it opened in 1856, it was arguably the first national public gallery in the world that was dedicated to portraits.

Explore global icons, to unsung heroes, our Collection is filled with the stories that have shaped, and continue to shape a nation. We celebrate the power of portraiture and offer encounters with some of the world’s greatest and most exciting new artists, promoting engagement with portraiture in all media to a wide- ranging public by conserving, growing and sharing the world’s largest collection of portraits.

Admission free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

About the Collection: Explore over 220,000 works, 150,000 of which are illustrated from the 16th century to the present day in a wide variety of different mediums. Like Primary Collection, Photographs Collection, Reference Collection, Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Photographs and more.
Subjects and themes: Explore the Gallery’s Collection through a series of subjects and themes. Like Accessory, Activity, Dress and more.
Events and exhibitions: Find out what's on in our current and upcoming exhibitions, displays, events, programmes, workshops and more.
Research: Research is fundamental to the Gallery’s work, informing everything from major projects undertaken in partnership with other organisations to day-to-day activities such as acquisitions. The Gallery is recognised as an Independent Research Organisation by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Family trails: Pick up one (or all!) of our free activity trails at our Family Art Cart when you arrive in our Ross Place entrance. Explore the gallery in fun and playful ways then collect your reward at the Information Desk.
Sculpture Sleuths: Ages 5+. Can you find the seven sculptures? Follow the trail to discover some amazing people and complete the puzzles along the way. Discover fun facts, explore your creativity and get sleuthing around the Gallery!
Pocket Portrait Gallery: Ages 4+, Shut your eyes and draw what you remember, don't take your pencil off the paper, zoom in on the details! Experiment with some creative drawing challenges as you explore the Gallery and fill your pocket portrait gallery.
History Detectives: Ages 5+, Travel back in time with our History focused family trail. Follow the clues to reveal a secret code and meet some interesting characters along the way! When you’ve solved the puzzle collect your reward.
Movers and Shakers: Ages 5+, Get to know some of the influential people behind the portraits on Floor 2. Follow the prompts and answer the questions to find out more about the people behind their portraits. Fill the book and bring it to the Ticket & Information desk to receive your reward!
Sensory bag: Developed with the help of families, this backpack is filled with handy tools and sensory items to help make your visit enjoyable and calm. From binoculars to sensory scarves, explore the Gallery with fun tactile items to help enhance your visit.

Facilities

Parking: A public car park is located on the corner of Whitcomb Street and Orange Street. To discuss parking arrangements please contact the car park staff directly on 020 7839 5858.
Eat and Drink: From coffees, cakes and brunches, to cocktails and fine dining with panoramic views, the Gallery has a range of different hospitality offers.
Toilets: Toilets are available on Floors -2, -3, 4.

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10.30 - 18.00
Friday & Saturday: 10.30 - 21.00

Address: National Portrait Gallery, Saint Martin's Place, London, UK

Post Code: WC2H 0HE

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

By car, taxi or Dial-a-Ride: There are no car parking facilities at the Gallery.
By bike: Bike racks are available close to the Gallery.
By underground: The nearest underground stations to the Gallery are: Charing Cross, about 300 metres. Leicester Square, about 195 metres. Embankment, about 490 metres.
By bus: Full bus route information is available on the Transport for London’s Journey Planner.
By rail: Charing Cross station is about 300 metres from our Ross Place entrance.
Parking: A public car park is located on the corner of Whitcomb Street and Orange Street. To discuss parking arrangements please contact the car park staff directly on 020 7839 5858.