The National Gallery, London
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Open daily: 10am - 6pm
Friday lates until 9pm
Trafalgar Square, London
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Image from 'The story of gold: ancient origins'
Image from 'The story of gold: ancient origins'
Stories in Colour − Gold
The National Gallery's vibrant podcast returns
Why does gold fascinate so many artists? Trace the history of gold in art in this sparkling new miniseries of 'Stories in Colour', a podcast from the National Gallery.
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Exhibitions and displays
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ExhibitionHelene Kröller-Müller's Neo-ImpressionistsUntil 8 February 2026£
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Exhibition
Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
Until 10 May 2026£ -
Exhibition
Edwin Austin Abbey: By the Dawn’s Early Light
Until 15 February 2026Free -
ExhibitionThe National Gallery Artist in Residence
ming wong: Dance of the sun on the water | Saltatio solis in aqua
15 January – 5 April 2026Free -
Exhibition
Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse
12 March – 31 May 2026Free -
Exhibition
Zurbarán
2 May ‒ 23 August 2026£ -
Exhibition
Waldmüller: Landscapes
2 July – 20 September 2026Free -
Exhibition
Renoir and Love
3 October 2026 – 31 January 2027£ -
Exhibition
Van Eyck: The Portraits
21 November 2026 – 11 April 2027£
Events
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Early years art session: Nurturing creativity through hands-on experiences
Audience: For Families - All Ages Category: WorkshopTuesday, 13 January 2026 -
Audio art: Utterly in the picture: Mr and Mrs Thomas Coltman
Audience: For everyone Category: Lunchtime talkTuesday, 13 January 2026Accessible: -
Guided tour
Audience: For everyone Category: TourTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (excluding public holidays) -
From dusk till dawn: 'The Lower Falls of the Labrofoss'
Audience: For everyone Category: TalkTuesday, 13 January 2026 -
Online Take One Picture CPD: 2025-2026
Audience: For schools & teachers Category: Courses | Study dayVarious dates from 14 January 2026 -
Berthe Morisot
Audience: For Members Category: TourWednesday, 14 January 2026 -
Stories of Art 1500–1600
Audience: For everyone Category: Course7 January - 11 February 2026 -
Frescoes and murals: Art in architectural spaces
Audience: For Members Category: TalkThursday, 15 January 2026 -
Friday Lates film screenings: Ming Wong: Dance of the sun on the water
Audience: For everyone Category: FilmVarious dates from 16 January 2026 -
Welcome space weekends and holidays: Our dedicated space for families
Audience: For Families - All Ages Category: WorkshopSaturday and Sundays, Bank holidays and school holidays (Westminster Borough) -
Flora in focus: Botanical printmaking course
Audience: For everyone Category: Course12 January - 26 January 2026 -
Paul Cezanne
Audience: For Members Category: TourMonday, 19 January 2026
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