Visiting National Gallery: what to know
- Tickets
- Permanent collection entry is free.
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
- Best time
- Weekday mornings are quieter.
- Getting there
- Tube to Charing Cross or Leicester Square.
London itineraries with National Gallery
National Gallery is on day 6
National Gallery is on day 6
Day 6 of London: One Week
Trafalgar Square and Soho
How National Gallery fits into a day.- 10:00National GalleryTrafalgar Square
- 12:30National Portrait GalleryTrafalgar Square
- 14:30Soho and ChinatownSoho
- 17:00Burlington ArcadePiccadilly
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National Gallery FAQs
Is the National Gallery free?
Entry to the permanent collection is free. Temporary exhibitions may require paid tickets.
What are the opening hours?
Hours vary by day. Check the official website for current times.
Which paintings should I see first?
Highlights include Sunflowers by Van Gogh and The Arnolfini Portrait by van Eyck.
