The National Gallery is free to enter. That in it...

The National Gallery is free to enter. That in itself guarantees at least 3 stars. Add to that the sheer number of paintings some from the most famous of artists and you definitely have a 4 star venue. It is an ideal place for those looking for quiet contemplation, budding artists to study the form of those who came before them, and visitors from all over to broaden their horizons with some great artwork.

The only criticism I have is more to do with the presentation of the works. It is very dry. No innovation, no short video presentation, no information other than what is on the plaque or on the audio tour. The impression is that this is the way it has always been done and always will be. It leaves the gallery with that stuffy traditional feel that makes you want to fall asleep in front of great works. Which, depending on your own views, is either a nice change of pace from the modern world or utterly boring.