National Gallery

Janet van Aswegen★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

One of our favourite places in London. We enjoy wandering through the galleries, taking in the beauty, creativity and extraordinary range of artistic talent on display. The collection is remarkable, spanning different periods, styles and cultures, with something new to discover on every visit. We have occasionally used the audio guides, which provide helpful background and context. However, I have sometimes found that the narrators miss the intended meaning behind certain works, particularly religious paintings, where the Gospel message or biblical context is not always fully understood or accurately interpreted. Even so, the National Gallery remains a wonderful place to spend a few hours, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply appreciate beauty, history and human creativity.

Matthew Zhao★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

watch out for the entrance it’s easy to miss. Huge gallery better do some study before the visit. Can save a lots of time. Wash room is all gender good idea. Close at 6:00 but will need you get out by 5:45, gift shop open till 6. Visited on Saturday.

Nathan Eddy★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

The world’s greatest painting gallery. All of the great masters are here, represented most often by a stone cold masterpiece—Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus, Titian’s Poesie, Veronese’s Darius Before Alexander, Parmigianino’s Vision of St Jerome, del Piombo’s Lazarus… it just goes on and on and on, in the best possible way. Equally as impressive as the paintings is the ease in which everyone waltzes in and out of the museum, which is always free. The relaxed, casual, open and friendly atmosphere sets it apart from most other museums—it feels like you’re wandering about a giant living room filled with centuries of exquisite art. The recent rehang of the paintings is a smashing success, and the newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing now offers more space and updated facilities. An unparalleled immersive experience in the river of European painting. Unmissable.

AB★★★★★★★★★★4.03 months ago

Highly recommend Fiona Alderton’s International Women’s Day tour. It was phenomenal. She is an amazing educator and guide, and she brings so much insight to the works she discusses. One striking point she highlights is that only 29 of the 2,400 paintings in the gallery are by women, which feels quite shocking given that we are now in 2026 and there is clearly room for the gallery to acquire more work by female artists. Fiona does an incredible job telling the stories behind the pieces and drawing attention to these artists. She is a real asset to the gallery and made the tour engaging, thoughtful, and very memorable.

Angela M. Santander M.★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

The National Gallery is my favorite place in the world. Located in the iconic Trafalgar Square, it is a true sanctuary for art lovers. The permanent collection is free and absolutely exquisite; you can find masterpieces by Da Vinci, Monet, Rembrandt, and Velázquez. A major highlight is seeing Van Gogh’s Sunflowers up close—it’s a breathtaking experience! I could spend hours lost in its halls. Even the special paid exhibitions are 100% worth it. Whether you are an art expert or a first-time visitor, this is an essential stop in London. Simply unparalleled!