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National Gallery


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 1,217 attractions in London
Traveler Description:
The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and...... more » The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings. « less
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Art museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Dining
Address: Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
England
Tel: 44 20 7747 2885
Fax: 44 20 7747 2423

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1 of 5 stars
Wanderlust 11 6 contributions
Orlando, FL
Jul 3, 2009

I made a reservation for afternoon tea at the National Gallery's National Dining Room in the Sainsbury Wing in June '09 for 3 P.M. I showed up 5 minutes early and said I was willing to wait if necessary. I was instead seated immediately at a dirty table and waited 25 minutes for my order to be taken. The food... more

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3 of 5 stars
WorldRunner100 23 contributions
US
Jul 2, 2009

The National Gallery is pretty decent. Its free (thought they ask for a donation), as are the audiotours. I wouldn't say it is worth a whole lot of time. Maybe I'm spoiled from having been to some of the famous art museums in France and Italy, but there are a lot of other places in London that I would rather... more

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5 of 5 stars
PRP9 1 contribution
Melbourne
Jun 7, 2009

For those who can see, this shall not be missed. Behind Trafalgar Square for those who love history, literature and fine art. Please, if you wish, see if there is a guide free. more

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5 of 5 stars
Mvaraslov 5 contributions
London
May 20, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I am here all the time. It is one of my favorite places. There is no where like it in the world. more

Yes but...
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4 of 5 stars
SmartTraveller01 4 contributions
Leeds, UK
Apr 24, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

As wonderful as The National Gallery is, I have to comment about the constant closure of some rooms ( in some cases several at the same time ), phenomenon that it has become a regular feature in my last few visits to the gallery. This leaves you with a rather frustrating feel, specially when these areas affected hold some of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Heyerette 79 contributions
Vienna
Apr 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The National Gallery in London is one of my favourite museums/galleries - it is well worth a visit but bring time or rather, concentrate on only parts of the collection (maybe also catch a temporary exhibition in the Sainsbury Wing, I saw "Americans in Paris" in 2006 and it was well worth the return one evening - though special exhibitions... more

FABULOUS
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5 of 5 stars
inkalover 79 contributions
Lima
Apr 7, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Just wondering why this museum is 2nd...right after ...a bike tour?????????? This is just a wonderful place, I went there a couple of times, the collection is grandiose, I got to know a lot about English art, which happened to be very interesting! Amazing Engl landscapes. The museum is free and all the rooms are vast, with comfy benches in... more

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5 of 5 stars
EssexWanderer 19 contributions
Essex
Mar 13, 2009
9/9 found this review helpful

Because it is Great - and because it is FREE, I tend to visit the National Gallery a lot. Even half an hour or so here & there can be worthwhile, but that is not the point of this review. Some while ago, I was looking for things for kids to do, and came across the "Teach your Adults about... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lou89 52 contributions
Lancaster
Mar 4, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

Fantastic! Spent the morning here by myself while I waited for Oliver in the afternoon. Morning well spent. This gallery is a must for all culture vultures out there!!! The gallery is laid out well, has some really well-known pieces and is really easy to get to! Best of all...it's free! (Although I always give donations!) The cafe served lovely... more

A must !
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5 of 5 stars
mariha2912 101 contributions
Delphi,Greece
Feb 13, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

National Gallery is a must if you have even the slightest interest on painting and history of art. There are a lot of very well-known pieces here, and a lot of other not so known pieces, that are important and a joy to see non the less. It is a pleasant surprise to see that here, there is a lot... more

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National Gallery Address

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, England
Tel: 44 20 7747 2885 Fax: 44 20 7747 2423