Save at The National Potrait Gallery in London
National Portrait Gallery

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Address:
St Martin's Place
London WC2H
Tel: 020 7312 2463
Opening Times:
Daily: 10.00 - 18.00
Thursday & Friday: 10.00 - 21.00 (last admission to paying exhibitions is 45 minutes before closing)
Closed: 24th to 26th December
Facilities:
Wheelchair accessible
London Pass Benefits:
Free entry to fee paying exhibitions at the National Potrait Gallery
Exhibition prices range from £3.00 to £14.00
Founded in 1856, The National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest collection of portraiture in the world, featuring famous British men and women who have created history from the Middle Ages until the present day painted by some of the greatest painters in the history of art.
There are over 10,000 portraits in this London gallery’s primary collection, many of which are on display across several floors from Henry VII and Florence Nightingale to The Beatles and the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Entry to the Portrait Gallery in London is free to the general public – however, like many London galleries there are special exhibitions, many featuring works from internationally renowned artists and photographers.
Located right in the heart of London next to Trafalgar Sq, the Portrait Gallery is situated close to several other key London attractions including The Mall and St James’ Park. There are also several London restaurants nearby offering discounts and special offers to London Pass holders including Maxwell’s Restaurant in Covent Garden and Porters English Restaurant.
If you are an art lover you should also consider visiting the National Gallery London on Trafalgar Square and experience one of the world’s greatest collections of art.
See the full list of attractions in London you can visit for free with a London Pass!
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