Learn about art

Discover new ways to learn about Western European art at the Gallery, from talks and tours to online guides

Features

Learn about art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir 'The Skiff (La Yole)', 1875

Learn about the collection

The stories behind National Gallery masterpieces

Ways to learn about art

Lecturer conducting a Gallery Tour

Try our education led events at the Gallery

Talks, tours and lots more...

Explore the paintings

Learn about art: Joseph Mallord William Turner 'The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her Last Berth to be broken up', 1838
View the entire National Gallery Collection online

ArtStart

Learn about art: People Using East Wing Artstart
Browse the paintings onscreen at the Gallery with ArtStart

Glossary A-Z

Learn about art: Vincenzo Catena 'Saint Jerome in his Study', about 1510
Don't know your 'aerial perspective' from your 'vanishing point'? Use our handy A-Z Glossary to demystify art terms

Family tours and trails

Learn about art: Girl and Man looking at Gallery Map and 'Festival of Light' trail Pamphlet
Gallery trails for children, that are fun for adults too!

Love Art?

Learn iphone app NG1141 third
Download the National Gallery's new iPhone application

Audio tours

Learn about art: Audio guide
Make your own way around the Gallery with an audio guide

Talks and tours

Gallery books

Learn about art: Refurbished Shop

Books online

Buy guidebooks and catalogues

Podcast

Learn about art: Podcast
The National Gallery Podcast is available to download free of charge

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