Plan your visit
The National Gallery is free to visit
Booking is recommended, some walk up tickets are available
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.
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Gallery entry + free exhibitions
Book your free Gallery entry ticket to see the collection and our free exhibitions.
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers
NG200 - Celebrating 200 years of your National Gallery
We are making some exciting changes to the building: providing a first-class welcome for you and millions of visitors each year, creating a dedicated space for our Members and supporters, and upgrading the Learning and Research facilities.
These changes will help more people get closer to the collection.
While the Sainsbury Wing is closed, many of the paintings have been redisplayed across the Gallery. We strongly recommend you book a ticket online ahead of your visit to the Gallery and please check the floorplan for up-to-date room closures and the painting pages for the current location of your paintings.
Thank you for bearing with us.
Entrances
We have several entrances. Our main, free Gallery entrance is the Portico, with step-free access at the Getty Entrance. All doors into the Gallery have walk-through metal detectors where we inspect bags and rucksacks.
Entrances blocks
Portico Entrance
Our main entrance, the Portico, is at the centre of the Gallery overlooking Trafalgar Square.
Getty Entrance
The Getty Entrance is on the east side of Trafalgar Square and is for visitors with an exhibition ticket; Members and Supporters priority and visitors with mobility access requirements. It has step-free access.
Explore the collection
Audio guide
Discover hidden stories, hear from expert speakers, and learn about our world-famous collection. Make the very most of your visit in our Bicentenary year with a self-guided tour of highlight paintings.
Explore the collection
Explore the nation's collection online, before you visit, or download the free Smartify app for information on the go. You can use it to scan our paintings and discover more.
Immersive AR apps for children
Step into a hidden world of art and magic with the Keeper of Paintings immersive experience. Available to share at the National Gallery, where you are and on Roblox.
Shopping and eating
Shop and refresh during your visit.
Shopping
Complete your Gallery experience with a visit to our shops. You’ll find exclusive gifts and souvenirs in our shop by the Portico Entrance, and our dedicated bookshop at the Getty Exit. Or shop online and have delivered to your door, or click and collect when you visit.
Ochre
Ochre is our contemporary all day dining bar and restaurant. It has a seasonal and wide-ranging European menu including lunch, art-themed afternoon tea, and dinner. As well as a lively cocktail bar and lounge, and private hire dining room.
Muriels Kitchen & Espresso Bar
Muriels Kitchen is our self-serve café, with a delicious selection of hot and cold meals, cakes and patisseries. For a quick stop, our Espresso Bar by Muriel’s serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads and bakes.
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 listed in our Visitor Admissions Policy.