The National Gallery London

Trafalgar Square London WC2, United Kingdom 020 7747 2885

About The National Gallery London

Located in Trafalgar Square and  Founded in 1824 The National Gallery houses over 2300 legendary works spanning the mid century 13th century to the present age. The collection at present belongs to the British public and entrance to the gallery is free of charge.  
 
Many consider this Gallery to be the finest in the world because in addition to its vast collection of paintings and sculptors it is also one of the most organized.  The work is separated by time periods, countries, and art schools.  Next to each piece of work you will find placards with details of the painting helping the visitor understand the artist better.
 
The largest collection in the gallery pays homage to the great Italian, sienese . Venetian masters.  This includes work by Da Vinci, Botticelli, Titan , Giorgione, Bellini and Veronse. This is to be found in the Sainsbury wing .
 
You can find Guided tours of the National Gallery twice daily at 11:30am and 2:30pm. A y Guide soundtrack is available. A portable CD player also provides audio information on paintings of your choice with the mere push of a button. Although this service is free, contributions will be appreciated.

The Gallery has a computer information center where you can design your own personal tour map for free. The computer room, located in the Micro Gallery, includes a dozen hands-on workstations using a touch-screen computer; you can design your own personalized tour by selecting a maximum of 10 paintings you would like to view. Once you have made your choices, you print a personal tour map with your selections.

Location

By Tube:
Westminster
District, Circle and Jubilee lines. Nearest station with a lift
    
Embankment
Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle Lines, around 500 metres away
 
Piccadilly
Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines
    
Leicester Square
Northern and Piccadilly lines, around 200 metres away
  
By Train:
Charing Cross tube and railway station
Northern and Bakerloo lines, around 250 metres away

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