The National Gallery
London, Greater London
About The National Gallery
Did you know you can take a family walk or a tour around The National Gallery?
The National Gallery welcomes children and offers Family Walk and Talk Guided Tours, 3 audio tours, and 3 more printed children's trails to really help keep kids entertained! Holidays get pretty special with crafty workshops and playful activities, so there's always loads to do at The National Gallery!
Things To Do
The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world. With over 2,300 works of art, there's something for everyone. Whether your kids are interested in vibrant colours, historical scenes, or imaginative landscapes, they'll find plenty to capture their attention.
Of course, the collections are thorough and stunning offer a relaxing few hours of artistic contemplation and are a terrific resource for supporting academic studies and school work. As you wander through the gallery, you'll encounter masterpieces from famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet. These paintings aren't just beautiful to look at; they tell fascinating stories from different times and places.
We definitely recommend the audio guide! You'll get to hear all about hidden stories, listen to expert speakers and learn all about the collection of famous paintings.
What else can I do?
You can take a family walk! These scheduled walks take you through selected gallery parts, focusing on themes that appeal to children. Led by knowledgeable guides, the walks are interactive and designed to capture the imagination of young visitors. They often use storytelling elements and hands-on activities to make the experience even more fun and engaging!
The Gallery also provides a range of informative and fun tours! The National Gallery Guided Tour provides a deeper insight into the artworks and their stories, with a guide who can answer questions and interact with the group.
You can even step into a hidden world of art and magic with the Keeper of Paintings immersive AR app experience!
Gift Shop
Make sure to stop by the gift shop for various art merch, including art books, gifts, souvenirs, and custom print products!
Events
The National Gallery hosts a range of events each month, including talks, creative sessions, music, performances and more!
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your entry tickets now and explore the world through paintings!
Why We Recommend The National Gallery
- The National Gallery is home to some of the world's famous paintings, including artwork by Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and more!
- You can take a self-guided tour of highlight paintings and learn all about history's most iconic art!
- The immersive AR app experience makes paintings enjoyable to experience together!
- They offer a range of different family walks around the gallery and tours (including audio tours), so there's something for everyone!
- The stunning restaurant - Ochre offers a range of delicious food for you to try! It's well worth the visit!
There's an immerisive AR app!
The Keeper of Paintings immersive AR app allows you to delve into a hidden world of art and magic, through Roblox! This offers a unique way to interact with and appreciate the artworks on display.
You can see some world famous paintings!
Housing over 2,300 works of art, The National Gallery boasts one of the world's greatest collections of paintings. You can explore masterpieces by renowned artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet!
There's plenty of family-friendly activities!
The National Gallery offers various activities tailored for families, such as Family Walk and Talk Guided Tours, audio tours, and children's trails.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 21:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00
Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
Greater London
WC2N 5DN
England
Tel: 02077472885
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Westminster station (Jubilee, District, and Circle lines) is the nearest tube station with step-free access from the platform. You can also get off at Piccadilly Circus, Embankment and Leicester Square.
You can take buses 12, 24, 88 and 453.
The closest train station is Charing Cross.
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