National Gallery
London, United Kingdom

National Gallery

Type: gallery / art

A gallery on Trafalgar Square housing over 2,300 paintings of Western European art from the 13th to the 19th century. The collection includes works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and Turner. One of the most visited galleries in the world, with free admission.

Tickets

Entry: Free

The permanent collection is completely free. Tickets for temporary exhibitions should be purchased online in advance. Downloading the free audio guide through the gallery's app is recommended for a richer experience.

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