Location filming

With our beautiful architecture and unmatched art collection, the National Gallery is a one-of-a-kind filming location.

Our spaces have played host to the likes of James Bond meeting Q in front of one of Turner's masterpieces, as well as Netflix’s smash hit Heartstopper, among many others. Find out what other A-list stars have filmed at the gallery, from Tom Cruise to Emily Blunt.

From shorts to feature-length films, the Gallery is available for filming outside of opening hours. Please fill in the filming and photography form below and send to the team to find out availability.

Download the lighting guidelines (PDF 0.04 MB)

Contact us

For all News filming and photography please and complete and return the Q&A form below to press.external@nationalgallery.org.uk

Form: Download the filming in the National Gallery Q&A (RTF 0.49 MB)

For all other private, location and commercial filming and photography please email venue.hire@nationalgallery.org.uk