Introduction

History

• 📅 Founded: Established in 1824 with the purchase of 38 paintings from John Julius Angerstein.
• 🏛️ Building: The current building, designed by William Wilkins, opened in 1838.
• 🎨 Early Directors: Shaped by early directors like Charles Lock Eastlake and private donations.
• 🏰 Expansion: The building has been expanded multiple times, including the Sainsbury Wing in 1991.
• 🖼️ Initial Collection: Initially housed in Angerstein's townhouse at 100 Pall Mall.

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Collection Highlights

• 🖼️ Giotto: Features works by Giotto, a pioneer of the Italian Renaissance.
• 🎨 Botticelli: Includes Botticelli's 'Venus and Mars'.
• 🖌️ Raphael: Houses Raphael's 'The Mond Crucifixion'.
• 🎨 Cézanne: Displays works by Paul Cézanne.
• 🖼️ Turner: Contains a significant collection of J.M.W. Turner's works.
• 🎨 Van Gogh: Features Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'.
• 🖌️ Leonardo: Includes Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin of the Rocks'.
• 🎨 Rembrandt: Showcases Rembrandt's 'Self Portrait at the Age of 34'.

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Visitor Information

• 🎟️ Admission: Free entry to the main collection.
• 🕰️ Hours: Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with extended hours on Fridays until 9 pm.
• 📍 Location: Situated in Trafalgar Square, Central London.
• 🚇 Transit: Accessible via Charing Cross tube and railway stations.
• 🗺️ Map: Located at 51°30′32″N 0°7′42″W.

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Events and Activities

• 🎨 Guided Tours: Daily guided tours available for free.
• 🖌️ Creative Sessions: Includes life drawing and other creative workshops.
• 🎶 Music Events: Lunchtime listens and performances like 'Sound and Colour with Gareth Esson'.
• 🖼️ Talks: Features talks on specific artworks, such as Botticelli's 'Venus and Mars'.
• 🎟️ Special Tours: Paid tours of Longford Castle and members' tours of exhibitions.

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Accessibility

• ♿ Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible for wheelchair users.
• 🅿️ Parking: Limited disabled parking available nearby.
• 🗣️ BSL Tours: Offers British Sign Language tours.
• 🦻 Hearing Loops: Available at information desks and in certain galleries.
• 🚻 Accessible Restrooms: Located throughout the gallery.

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Nearby Attractions

• 🦁 Trafalgar Square: Iconic public square with fountains and statues.
• 🏛️ National Portrait Gallery: Located nearby, featuring portraits of famous British individuals.
• 🎭 West End Theatres: Close to London's famous theatre district.
• 🕍 St. Martin-in-the-Fields: Historic church offering concerts and events.
• 🏰 Buckingham Palace: The official residence of the British monarch, a short walk away.
• 🖼️ Tate Britain: Another major art gallery focusing on British art.
• 🌳 St. James's Park: Beautiful park ideal for a leisurely stroll.
• 🛍️ Covent Garden: Popular shopping and entertainment area.

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: +44 20 7747 2885
🌐   Website: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
🔗   Profiles:

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