Plan your visit and book
Your space for art.
Experience 700 years of painting for free.
Open daily 10am–6pm and Friday until 9pm (Closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
Ways to visit
Free exhibitions are included with Gallery entry.
Members enjoy more
As well as a priority entry queue, becoming a Member is the best way to support your National Gallery and enjoy great benefits online and in the Gallery.
Raphael + Gallery entry
Book tickets for 'The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael'.
Until 31 July 2022.
Gallery entry
Book your free Gallery entry ticket to see the collection as well as our free exhibitions.
Safety and hygiene
These are some of the measures we have maintained for your safety and the safety of our staff.
Shopping and eating
Shop and refresh during your visit.
Shopping
From prints to postcards and cushions to the Companion Guide, complete your Gallery experience with a visit to one of our gift shops, at the start and end of your visit.
Eating and drinking
Delicious food and drink is available from our restaurant Ochre, and our cafés Muriel's Kitchen and the Espresso Bar by Muriel's.
Shop online
Shop online for Gallery gifts and art books and have them delivered straight to your home or click and collect when you visit.
Facilities and amenities
Getting here
Please follow the latest guidelines on travel and public transport.
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Plan your journey on the TFL website.
Getting here by:
Public transport
Walking
Cycling
Car
Parking for:
There is a parking space on Orange Street for Blue Badge holders only. Please book in advance by calling 020 7747 2885.
There are designated parking bays on St Martin's Street. Please phone Westminster Parking Information Service on 020 7823 4567 for more information.
Public car parks are available nearby in Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.
The nearest bike stands are on Orange Street, St Martin's Street, St Martin's Place, and Duncannon Street.
The nearest Santander Cycles docking stations are on St Martin's Street, Craven Street, Pall Mall East, William IV Street,
Charles II Street and Oxendon Street.
Please check TFL
for up-to-date information about nearby Santander Cycle docking stations.
Visiting guidelines
To help us keep the Gallery a safe and enjoyable place for everyone, please follow the guidelines below by:
- Being considerate towards others
- Not touching the paintings or other exhibits, and not crossing the barriers
- Consuming food and drink in designated areas only i.e. not in rooms that contain paintings
- Following our no smoking (includes vaping) policy in any part of the building
- Following our ‘no photography’ policy in exhibitions where a sign is displayed
- Sit only on the seating provided; our Gallery assistants can help you find the nearest seating
For more information read our Admissions Policy.