Primary schools
The National Gallery offers a range of Gallery experiences, projects and resources for primary schools. The Gallery also offers CPD training for primary teachers. Maximise the potential of the National Gallery Collection for your pupils.
Free tailor-made Gallery sessions
You can book a free session tailored to the needs of your group. We also offer sessions for students with special needs.
Take One Picture
The National Gallery's Take One Picture scheme focuses on a painting from the collection to inspire cross-curricular work in primary classrooms.
Each year the Gallery displays a selection of schools' work in the Take One Picture exhibition. Find out how to get involved, or explore the free resources.
Visit the Take One Picture website
Continuing Professional Development
The Gallery offers a programme of continuing professional development for primary teachers.
Initial Teacher Education
The National Gallery offers free Gallery sessions for ITE students. The Gallery also works with several colleges to provide placements for trainee teachers.
Find out more on the National Gallery ITE website
Free teachers' resources
Find out more how you can incorporate a National Gallery painting into your lessons. Use our teachers' resources for inspiration.
Education private views
Enjoy the National Gallery’s range of exhibitions for free at our exclusive Education Private Views. To be added to the mailing list for invitations, email educationmailings@ng-london.org.uk with your name, school name and address, position held and contact telephone number.
- Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500
Monday 18 July 2011 6.30–8.30pm - Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan
Monday 5 December 2011 6.30–8.30pm - Turner Inspired: In the Light of Claude
Tuesday 20 March 2012 6.30–8.30pm
Items in the shop
Shop online for art-related books, DVDs and prints
See also
- Book a visit for your pupils
- Use painting as inspiration for English and drama projects
