Free events

Tour, Free

Daily guided tour

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (excluding public holidays)

3 - 4 pm

Central Hall

Experience a 60-minute taster tour of the collection

In conversation, Free

Martin Gayford and Jonathan Jones

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

4 - 5 pm (drop-in)

Room 29

Art critics Martin Gayford and Jonathan Jones discuss the art of Renaissance Venice, with curator Dr Maria Alambritis

Talk, Free

Curator's introduction

Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

1 - 2 pm GMT

Dr Francesca Whitlum-Cooper

Online event

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Curator Dr Francesca Whitlum-Cooper introduces 'Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast'

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Music, Free

Lunchtime concert: Black British Classical Foundation

Roberta Philip and Daisie Sitlani

Thursday, 14 December 2023

1 - 2 pm (drop-in)

Room 32

Enjoy a festive concert by acclaimed performers from the Black British Classical Foundation

Music, Free

Afternoon concert

David Cohen and Alina Pritulenko

Thursday, 14 December 2023

4 - 4.45 pm (drop-in)

Room 32

Join us for a joyous cello and piano concert in Room 32

Experiences

Friday Lates

Fridays

We're open until 9pm every Friday, so you can take in our collection and exhibitions after hours, and enjoy special events throughout the month

Creative session, Free

Friday Lates life drawing

2B Or Not 2B Collective

Friday, 15 December 2023

Session times

6.15 - 7 pm
7.15 - 8 pm

Room 32

Join 2B Or Not 2B Collective for an energetic and fun evening of drawing exploration in Room 32

Talks & conversations, Free

Friday Lates gallery tour

Virtues of the season

Friday, 15 December 2023

6.30 - 7.30 pm

Room 18

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Art historian and educator Jon Sleigh reflects on the sentiments of the festive period and the art that evokes them

Music & performance, Free

Friday Lates performance

Hannah Catherine Jones

Friday, 15 December 2023

7 - 8.15 pm

Room 31

Artist, musician and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Catherine Jones performs a live iteration of her soundscape 'UPRISINGS (troppo lento)' within Céline Condorelli’s contemporary installation

Lunchtime talk, Free

Lorenzo Monaco's 'The Coronation of the Virgin'

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

1 - 1.30 pm (drop-in)

Gallery F

Join educator Belle Smith for a special lunchtime talk about this beautiful altarpiece

Music, Free

Festive lunchtime concert

London Obbligato Collective

Thursday, 21 December 2023

1 - 2 pm (drop-in)

Room 34

Join us for a festive concert inspired by the work of Thomas Gainsborough

Talk, Free

Victorian Christmas traditions

Members' talk and Q&A

Thursday, 21 December 2023

5 - 6 pm GMT

Online event

Members

Art historian Sarah Hardy explores Victorian Christmas traditions in this exclusive Members' talk

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Talk, Free

The Three Kings: Epiphany in art

Members' talk and Q&A

Thursday, 4 January 2024

5 - 6 pm GMT

Isaac Nugent

Online event

Members

Isaac Nugent explores representations of the Three Kings in our collection

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Talk, Free

Stories of art taster lecture

El Greco and Toledo

Friday, 5 January 2024

4 - 5 pm GMT

Siân Walters

Online event

In anticipation of our course 'Stories of art: 1500-1600', tutor Siân Walters explores the life and work of El Greco

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Lunchtime talk, Free

Mantegna's 'The Triumphs of Caesar'

Tuesday, 9 January 2024

1 - 1.30 pm (drop-in)

Room 14

Join our Director, Gabriele Finaldi, to celebrate six of Andrea Mantegna’s monumental paintings, 'The Triumphs of Caesar', loaned to the Gallery by His Majesty The King

Talk, Free

The National Gallery's year-in-review quiz

Members' talk and Q&A

Thursday, 11 January 2024

4 - 5 pm GMT

Online event

Members

Take part in our fun and interactive year-end quiz, reviewing the highlights and happenings of the National Gallery

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Creative session, Free

Meditative mark making

Reflect, restore and resolve

Thursday, 11 January 2024

4 - 5.30 pm (drop-in)

Room 34

Explore the meditative qualities of drawing and mark-making in this free, drop-in workshop

Creative session, Free

Shine bright like a Liotard

Various dates

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

4 - 5 pm (drop-in)

Sunley Room

Join artist Joanna Conybeare for a creative workshop inspired by ‘Discover Liotard and the Lavergne Family Breakfast’

Study day, Free

Take One Picture CPD - 2023/2024

Online sessions

Various dates, first upcoming

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 - fully booked , other dates available

1 - 4.30 pm GMT

Online event

Online CPD sessions for primary school teachers, exploring how one painting can inspire learning across the curriculum

Talks & conversations, Free

Pause with a painting

Claude's 'A Seaport'

Thursday, 18 January 2024

11 - 11.45 am (drop-in)

Room 31

Immerse yourself in one painting in these free morning mindfulness sessions

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Martin Gayford and Jonathan Jones

Curator's introduction

Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast

Lunchtime concert: Black British Classical Foundation

Roberta Philip and Daisie Sitlani

Afternoon concert

David Cohen and Alina Pritulenko

Friday Lates

Friday Lates life drawing

2B Or Not 2B Collective

Friday Lates gallery tour

Virtues of the season

Friday Lates performance

Hannah Catherine Jones

Lorenzo Monaco's 'The Coronation of the Virgin'

Festive lunchtime concert

London Obbligato Collective

Victorian Christmas traditions

Members' talk and Q&A

The Three Kings: Epiphany in art

Members' talk and Q&A

Stories of art taster lecture

El Greco and Toledo

Mantegna's 'The Triumphs of Caesar'

The National Gallery's year-in-review quiz

Members' talk and Q&A

Meditative mark making

Reflect, restore and resolve

Shine bright like a Liotard

Take One Picture CPD - 2023/2024

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Pause with a painting

Claude's 'A Seaport'

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Daily guided tour

Martin Gayford and Jonathan Jones

Curator's introduction

Discover Liotard and The Lavergne Family Breakfast

Lunchtime concert: Black British Classical Foundation

Roberta Philip and Daisie Sitlani

Afternoon concert

David Cohen and Alina Pritulenko

Friday Lates

Friday Lates life drawing

2B Or Not 2B Collective

Friday Lates gallery tour

Virtues of the season

Friday Lates performance

Hannah Catherine Jones

Lorenzo Monaco's 'The Coronation of the Virgin'

Festive lunchtime concert

London Obbligato Collective

Victorian Christmas traditions

Members' talk and Q&A

The Three Kings: Epiphany in art

Members' talk and Q&A

Stories of art taster lecture

El Greco and Toledo

Mantegna's 'The Triumphs of Caesar'

The National Gallery's year-in-review quiz

Members' talk and Q&A

Meditative mark making

Reflect, restore and resolve

Shine bright like a Liotard

Take One Picture CPD - 2023/2024

Online sessions

Pause with a painting

Claude's 'A Seaport'

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