Amazing artwork and on top of that; it's free to enter. I would highly recommend anyone who visits London to visit this place at least once in their life, if not more as they change their displays sometimes.
A classic. World class and free, of course, for the permanent exhibition.
Spent hours just ambling around the galleries gazing at the paintings. Just wonderful. Great coffee shop
This is a must visit museum. One of the best in the world. Plan on many hours and do plan ahead by going to the website and using the map, decide on what you want to visit in advance otherwise, you will overwhelmed. Maybe visit over several days since the museum is free. There is a DaVinci gallery that is a must see. We concentrated our visit on the Impressionists area which is very impressive and well curated. There is lots of walking as the building is immense. Wear comfortable shoes and since there are lots of benches, take frequent rest stops.
Amazing collection . Worth every second you spend here
Situated near trifalger square.... It is a big museum worth visiting. Entry is free. Enjoy coffee shop too.
The National Gallery is such a fantastic place to visit. First, it s location is in Trafalgar Square which is cool all on its own but then you walk inside and you are surrounded by rooms and rooms of some of the best artwork ever created. They have such friendly and helpful docents all over the building who are more than happy to help you find an art piece or discover something new. I highly recommend the baroque and impressionist sections.
Best free art displays in London for me..massive collection and famous artists works are in here.
Great gallery with a broad display of art periods. I am generally biased towards the Sargents.
Next level experience. I've spent time just sitting in front of a select few paintings.What a mind blowing experience at one of the world's most wonderful galleries.
I love this place. I can never get enough of it. It's free entry and there is a lot to see. Even if you know nothing about art, it's well worth going and looking at the famous paintings and culture. It can get pretty busy but it never feels too cramped. There is a little cafe there where you can get some food after the visit.
Stunning location providing an amazing experience. Took my children recently (aged 16 & 23) and they loved it too. Expect crowds in rooms displaying paintings by the Masters but worth waiting for
A lot of great paints and masterpieces in this gorgeous museum !
Beautiful museum in the center of London. The architecture itself is wonderful to look at.
It's free.
It's full of amazing art.
It's free.
I was so happy I went to this museum.. great cultural gallery with beautiful art..highly recommended (oh .. it is free)
Great gallery, although you need a lot of time to look around it properly because it's huge. We spent almost 3 hours there and still didn't see everything. Although that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Personally, I prefer the Tate Britain which is better suited for a quick visit and has a more interesting layout that is easier to navigate. For a long visit though, the National Gallery is perhaps better.
It's interesting if you enjoy art. It's hard to tell many artists apart because it's all the same style. You have to really explore properly and spend all day to find the really interesting stuff. For a free attraction however it's great! A very educational look at the past. Keep an open mind and you'll enjoy yourself.
So many instantly recognisable paintings, to see them for real in such a beautiful building is a must visit for anyone.
Amazing gallery! I wish I had more time to spend, the greatest part is that it's completely free!!
I only come here for evening events and they've always been great
Absolutely Amazing spot with some of the finest pieces of art I have ever seen in my life.
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
Besides seeing all the world famous pictures for free, I would go to their cafe after that. The great & sometimes quiet (depends on the time) spot for casual afternoon tea.
The National Gallery is a amazing art museum. It is easy to spend a whole day drifting between exhibits. My favourite paintings are those of Van Gogh. If your in London it sould definitely be on your top 10 thing to see.
You can spend as much time there as you have. Excellent though brief descriptions to the paintings, very good light, impressive collection
Amazing gallery. The Van Gogh and Monet are well worth seeing.
Fabulous art. Expensive food but free to see the art! They have to make some money somewhere. Staff still friendly despite being so busy. You could spend a week there looking at all the art. Fantastic.
This is a great spot for some photography if the weather is nice outside and if you're lucky enough you may catch a busker outside singing
Great Museum with the best paintings out there. Plus its free! Definetly worth a visit.
Amazing collection of paintings through the ages. The Dutch artists including a room of mostly Rembrandt were spectacular. Quite a few by Monet as well.
Lovely place lovely staff. I was at an open evening so didnt really see all of the gallery but definitely will be visiting again to see our portraits which are on display there.
One of the best museums I have visited. Great amount of famous painters such as Caravaggio, Velasquez, Tiziano and Monet. Best of all: FREE!
Nice place , can easily spend a couple of hours here.
Loved the Renaissance, impressionist and post impressionist collection here. Entry is free though recommend donation is 5 pounds
I'm not a big art appreciator but this was easy to enjoy
Love all of the art. It's like a maze inside, get lost looking at all the paintings from a range of eras
My favorite Gallery. You can see everything in one day! They have wonderful Italian, French and Flanders collections, and of course English as well. The paintings go from pre Renaissance to Impressionism.
If you start at the front just walk clockwise and you should see everything in mostly chronological order inside the national themes.
The Rembrandt collection is superb as it covers different phases of his work.
They also have good paintings by Turner, but Tate Britain has the more extensive collection of his works.
Do not miss the Monets and Van Goghs in the impressionist rooms.
The museum is free and they have a couple of lovely shops with curious itens and good books.
Great art, from Canaletto to Monet. Free admission. What's not to like?
An absolutely stunning Gallery! My friend and I had a blast seeing all there was to see. The staff were great when we had any questions as well.
Even if you aren't an art lover you will love this place. So much different art to see.
I absolutely loved it. The on-site guides are knowledgeable and kind. I appreciated how they suggested additional works of art based on my particular interests. It was well worth my time to visit. There is so much material on the free access floors, but I would gladly make a donation on a regular basis or pay for the special exhibits. The description of the paintings was much more robust and engaging than other museums I visited.
Feel like this went over my head a bit, but can't deny it's very impressive, just can't say I found it all that interesting compared to the V&A, but that's probably personal preference.
The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery are free attractions, though they request a non-mandatory donation and special exhibitions are not included. (Tip: the special exhibitions will usually have a book with most paintings available in the gift shop so you can see ahead of time if you want to pay for entrance.)
I m giving 3 stars because the afternoon tea in the cafe wasn t good. At about 25 pounds, I expect more than just a few bland scones, cafeteria-style sandwiches, and a pot of tea. Pay more and go to Fortnum and Mason s or Harrod s high tea instead. (January 2018)
Like pictures of Jesus? If so, this is the place for you. If not, the National Gallery has one of the largest collections of medieval through early twentieth century paintings around.
Free admission, though they have a suggested donation and they sell guide books.
Great for lovers of art and the curious no entrance charge but a donation is asked for
Now is the perfect opportunity to visit this and other galleries and museums in London and see the paintings free from the usual crowds. What a treat! Go and enjoy. Shop and cafe open.
My favorite place. It has free tours, check the website
Very good organized and full of magnificent paintings
There are too many significant works present to be able to enjoy them all in a couple of hours. Set aside some extra time.
Free to enter and lots to see. Highly recommended. Van Gogh and Seurat my favs.
Outstanding. Just go and get educated. It's what your taxes pay for.
One of my dreams became true here. I saw Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
The National Gallery is free! Yes! The entrance is FREE! It was a little bit crowded (it was Sunday and raining heavily), but one could still enjoy the rich repertoire! I do absolutely recommend the gallery as one of "top things to do in London".
Full of gasp-inducing art. And well organised to help you find it.
Always great to visit. Loads of paintings.
Never enough time.
Fantastically good collection, and unlike most such collections, entry is free.
Breathtaking. My favourite Turners are here and I see the hare... Botticellis too... And my partner's favourite - Wright's Experiment on a bird in the air pump. A few Pre-Raphaelites and a bunch of Dutch masters to boot... An absolute must. I could spend a whole week here... I love Monet but I can't help blaming his generation for the mess that Art is currently in. Just do it!!!
Amazing art experience! Gorgeous collection of classics arranged for a historical journey through artists lives and passions. Pieces are ordered to illustrate the changes in tastes, mastery and perception of beauty through time, intermingled with beautiful English and European landscapes
Monet was excellent. If about expensive. But enjoyed the whole experience. The free booklet that came with the entrance fee was one of the best I've seen in awhile.
bit cold inside in summer, better to bring the jacket.
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