National Portrait Gallery Reviews

Ok if you want to see.pictures of famous people and some you have never heard of. Daughter got really bored though

When I went there the museum had organised an open drawing session. All equipment provided and for free. Really cool

There is a good Tudor collection, other exhibitions can be good too.

One of my favourite places in London is the National portrait gallery.
You can always loose yourself finding new details on portraits you have seen before. There is truly something for everyone, from old masters to new contemporary portraits. Most of the museum is free barring the travelling exhibitions. Don't miss the cafe in the basement for good coffee and decent food.

Great venue an inspirational space where you can appreciate various art forms and learn from those who pioneered and mastered their art forms.

Admission is free, although donation boxes are everywhere. Portraits of famous historical figures, as well as partially modern stars. It is better to climb to the 2nd floor (the earliest portraits) and gradually go down

This sculpture of the Jamaican-born medical doctor Harold Moody (1882-1947) was initially cast in plaster in 1946 by his brother the artist Ronald Moody. The bronze was produced decades later in 1997 and is on permanent display in the early 20th century section of the National Portrait Gallery in London. Both brothers made significant contributions to British society and cultural life during the early 1900s and inter-war period. While it is wonderful to see representations of key historical figures from the Caribbean Diaspora in the UK's national art collections, more needs to be done to foreground these artworks in the galleries' printed and online promotional literature so that they can be easily found without simply stumbling on them by chance. A "Black British History" trail that could be downloaded from the NPG website to navigate through the different chronological and thematic sections would be a welcome addition to the teaching and learning resources.

Very intimate and very helpful staff especially during Friday evening late opening

Spent a very pleasant hour perusing the gallery and discussing one picture in particular with a friend

I visited the National Portrait Gallery as part of a portrait workshop. If you re looking for a place full of inspiration and have a sketchbook and pencils handy then head over and sketch to your heart s content!

I like this place and their opened spirits.
ln addition, here cafe is the best place to have my relaxing time in the UK so that all is quiet and calm.
So, tourists group, hopefully please don't break this atmosphere forever!

Whenever I need a pick-me-up to remind myself of my core values, a visit to an art gallery always serves its purpose. Particularly the National Portrait Gallery. A stroll through this gallery takes me on a journey into the past and helps me wake myself in the present. The true value of visiting the NPG is this. By the time you have viewed portraits through the ages to the modern day, when you get home and view your own portrait in the mirror, certain aspirations for yourself reveal themselves and you realize this: I, too am a person of value like every other person in the universe; what will be my contribution to society and what I am doing about it? The NPG is invariably presents a wo derful location to re-set and re-focus one's own life and purpose! It offered me last week, for instance, an opportunity to review the masters of great art in painting and to view new images of modern photographers. As an aspiring artitist myself, I gained much from each portrait. As a human being I realize my life is my own and my presence in the universe is unique like my DNA and my face. The NPG reminds me I, too, have a life, a purpose, and a role to play however small as a mother of sons grown up and flown the nest, therefore how vital it is now to redefine my own purpose and direction in society as well as my own life. The people in the portraits featured at the NPG made/make a difference and a valuable contribution in their lifetimes and some still do. I think we all desire that opportunity and privledge: how is the question! By coming to know the ways of others, through Art, for example, it can help inspire our own way forward. Portraits offer excellent insight and opportunity for contemplation. And, hopefully sometime later positive action for the good!

Awesome place great staff. The exhibition was amazing.

See all those originals of Henry Viii, Elizabeth 1 etc that you've seen on tv! Great slice of history and open late too.

A wonderful gallery - probably the best in London. And it's free! How lucky we are to have this on our doorstep!

Good cafe Michael Jackson exhibition interesting but expensive for what it was

Often overlooked due to its more prominent neighbour this is a must visit for any lover of art

The history of England in a gallery. It's pure excellence.

The fact that this place has free entry is one of my favourite things about London. Perfect for a raining morning.

The fact that the entirety of this museum, excluding the special exhibits, is free. You can find famous paintings, including that of Charles Darwin and William Shakespeare, here. Cloakrooms, portable stools and audio guides are available. Not recommended to people who are not interested in art.

Wonderful place. So many fantastic pictures better than my photos.

Loved it. You need to go fresh. Is a long way to visit all.

Fantastic gallery. Beautiful architecture, beautiful and famous paintings. It has wifi in all rooms

One of my favorite museums in London.
Have a meal at the Portrait restaurant.
See if there any special exhibitions....

First time I had ever visited and was really impressed

Essential, although you have to go with a little story

The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856.

The entrance is free. Masterpieces and rich world history. There is also a magnificent picture of Shakespeare. I recommend

Fantastic museum. Highly recommend visiting during their late nights to avoid the crowds.

A full history of styles and approach to the portrait

Really interesting and informative we are glad we visited

Perhaps less known the other most famous museums in London. But it's worth it. Certainly worth it even half a day will amaze you. Every time I go back to London it's a fixed stop. Never tired.

One of the famous art gallery in London. Collection of 215,000 art works from the period of Tudors until now. Famous for BP portrait competition show.

Fantastic visit, some amazing portraits from the 16 century, definately be back again

One of my favourite galleries in London, I'm a history fan.Great cafe too.

Great museum, (free, but always happy to contribute) with lots of portraits and insights on/from British history

Nothing to dislike. I visited for the Michael Jackson exhibition. Well, not exactly a fan but very diverse exhibits and a bit flickery. The gallery is always worth a visit, so do go. If Michael Jackson is not your thing there are just loads of things to see.
Very good tea lounge with a civilised ambiance.
Highly recommended.

Loved this gallery and I m not much of an art person. Seeing all of the portraits of people that we ve learned so much about is very cool. And knowing that many were painted while the subject was living is pretty amazing-as close to photos as we can get in the past. Free admission and they have a very reasonable gift shop compared to other attractions gift shops. We even came back her for last minute souvenir gifts.

An institution that always makes me happy to visit. A mixture of its world class free permanent collection, smaller free tempoary exhibitions and larger paid for ones. There is a good sized cloak room and friendly knowledgeable staff.

A favourite among galleries here in London, fantastic array of portrait artworks in all form of artistic craft.

A wonderful place that you must visit while in London. It's a beautiful world where you can go back in time and look at it through the eyes of the artists who painted these fantastic works

What a jewel in the crown of London art galleries. Awesome art old and new.

The place is impressive and the collection is super wide, unattainable in a single visit. The museum in general is very well organized by rooms and each painting with its respective number for the use of audio guide. The treatment of all the staff is exquisite, very friendly. The communication of the site is unbeatable. We will definitely repeat on our next visit.

Slightly dull for children but great of your a big fan of art especially from the tudor period

Art, history, just go, staff nice, I don't know his is buggies or wheelchairs accessable, toilets and restaurant inside

It seems like a nice place to visit, see all their work, plus food, and drinks!