Welcome to the Gallery

Make the most of your visit to the Nation's Gallery.

Explore the collection

Search the collection on our website or download Smartify to scan paintings on your phone for more information.

Take photos

Feel free to take photos for personal, non-commercial use, unless a sign says you shouldn't. Find out more.

The Keeper of Paintings and the Palette of Perception

Step into a hidden world of art and magic at the National Gallery in this new immersive app

Find out more about The Keeper of Paintings

Eat and drink

Ochre

A celebration of the finest produce that England has to offer with a focus on provenance, seasonality and traceability. Contemporary European menu ranging from weekend brunch, afternoon tea to dinner. The restaurant has a lively cocktail bar, intimate private dining room and DJ nights on Thursdays.

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Muriel's Kitchen

Beautifully presented seasonal salads and proteins, quiches and hot main meals, alongside cakes and patisseries, all prepared fresh every day on site.

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Espresso Bar by Muriel's

Artisan coffee and a selection of freshly prepared pre-packaged sandwiches, seasonal salads and baked goods.

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Download Smartify

Explore the collection on your phone or tablet

Scan paintings with your phone or tablet to explore the collection on your personal device.

Find out more

Shop

Every single purchase you make from us supports the National Gallery. Visit our shops or shop online.

Shop in-store

Complete your Gallery experience with a visit to our shops. By the Portico Entrance where you’ll find our exclusive gifts and souvenirs, and by the Getty Entrance where you’ll find our extensive book shop.

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.

From our walls to yours

Customise an image of your favourite painting and choose a frame, size and material. Made bespoke to your order and delivered to your door.

Shop for prints

Safety and hygiene

To ensure your safety and that of our visitors and staff, the National Gallery remains committed to the following safety measures

Face coverings

Visitors are welcome to wear a face covering in the National Gallery. You may be asked to lower it temporarily when you pass through our security checks.