Spotlight on The National Gallery
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THE NATIONAL GALLERY is one of the greatest art galleries in the world. It tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece.
From its home in London’s Trafalgar Square, the Gallery collects and cares for some of the world’s greatest paintings – and shares them with everyone to see. Founded in 1824, the collection has more than 2,600 paintings.
On 10 May 2024 the National Gallery will be 200 years old, and we will start our Bicentenary celebration, marking two centuries of bringing people and paintings together. For 12 months from 10 May 2024, we will celebrate our past and look forward to our future with a year-long festival of art, creativity and imagination which sets the tone for our third century.
We invite everyone to join the celebration as part of an ambitious programme of events and exhibitions that extends from the Gallery into Trafalgar Square, across the nation, and to the world through a series of online and virtual experiences. ‘Your pictures, your stories.’ We will make it easier than ever for everyone to share a space with some of the greatest paintings in the world. From seeing a real work in the context of your local museum or gallery to enjoying a dive into the virtual history of the nation’s collection, everyone can find new ways to connect with art.
As a commitment to our next 200 years, we close the celebrations with the latest addition to our building in Trafalgar Square and a redisplay of the collection – a new entrance to the Sainsbury Wing and a welcome fit for the 21st century.
Guided tours for Groups
These official guided tours are available at preferential rates during the day, as well as exclusive access out of hours on a request basis before or after we open or close our doors to the public.
The experience lasts approximately one hour with an opportunity to enjoy the collection in your own time before or after the tour.
VOX headsets are provided to enhance the tour and deliver a high-quality experience and tours can also be tailor-made for specialist groups or offered in different languages.
Afternoon tea?
After your tour, why not head to our stylish in-house restaurant, Ochre to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea available for groups of up to 30.
Tuck into a selection of dainty sandwiches, seasonal pastries, cakes and fresh scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam.
This will be served with either barista-made coffee or your choice of Good & Proper Tea.
Contact, Find & Follow The National Gallery
For more information, please contact TravelTrade@nationalgallery.org.uk
