National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery, founded in 1856, is home to the largest collection of portraits in the world, with works dating from the Middle Ages to the present day.

With over 1,000 portraits on display visitors can come face to face with the people who have shaped British history and culture, from Elizabeth I and Charles Dickens to The Beatles and David Beckham. Artists featured range from Holbein to Hockney, and the Collection includes work across all media, from painting and sculpture to photography and video.

The National Portrait Gallery is embarking on a major redevelopment project, Inspiring People, to transform the Gallery comprising of a comprehensive re-display of the Collection, combined with a significant refurbishment of the building. The Gallery will reopen on 22 June 2023. For more information, visit www.npg.org.uk.

Share
 

Venue Details

Venue image

Address

St Martin's Place
London
Greater London
WC2H 0HE
England

Links

Telephone

  • Information - 020 7306 0055
  • 020 7306 0055

Entry Charges

Admission to the Gallery is FREE An admission fee is charged for some exhibitions

Discounts Offered

  • Museums Association
  • National Art Pass
 
  • Opening Hours

    Daily 10.00-18.00
    Gallery closure commences at 17.50
    Friday until 21.00
    Gallery closure commences at 20.50

    Closed: 24-26 December
    The Gallery is currently closed for a major redevelopment project, Inspiring People, set to reopen on 22 June 2023 . For more information, visit www.npg.org.uk.

    Share
  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
    • Braille information and/or interpretation
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • CD-ROM guide available
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
    • Foreign language audio guide available
    • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
    • General audio-guide available
    • General guide to collections available
    • Guided tours
    • Induction loops in lecture theatres
    • Information point provided
    • Large print information and/or interpretation
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Specialist publications on collections available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
    • Touch exhibits
  • Venue Facilities
    • Auditorium
    • Cafeteria
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Library with public access
    • Mail order service available
    • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Restaurant
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas
    • Wheelchair access to some public areas
    • Wheelchairs available for loan

Objects at this venue

At a glance

St Martin's Place
London
Greater London
WC2H 0HE
England

Recent articles