The National Gallery, London: Photos, Reviews & Location

Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

At a glance

#24 of 392 Tourist attractions in London #4 of 20 Art museums in London

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.5 km from the center of London

Rating breakdown

5 ★80%
4 ★16%
3 ★3%
2 ★0%
1 ★1%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Price & value31%
Waiting & crowds19%
Service & staff13%
View6%

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom

nationalgallery.org.uk

+44 20 7747 2885

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Quick facts

What is the rating of The National Gallery?: The National Gallery is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 92,209 reviews.
How does The National Gallery rank in London?: The National Gallery is #24 of 392 Tourist attractions in London by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The National Gallery located?: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom — 0.5 km from the center of London.
What do visitors mention most about The National Gallery?: Most often: price & value, waiting & crowds, service & staff (from 16 recent reviews).
How can I contact The National Gallery?: Phone: +44 20 7747 2885 · Website: nationalgallery.org.uk

Reviews (16)

Elena 2024 Jan 14

Absolutely worth it! The building itself is amazing with a stunning interior design. If you are an art enthusiast, then the art work here is a must! Great collection of paintings from the best art pieces throughout the centuries. Highly recommended.
As for always British museums, this one is also free.

Randy “Bigbenboys” Daniels 2024 Jan 10

It is the most excellent museum. There are so many exciting portraits to view. History at your fingertips. The staff is so friendly and professional. The most important thing. It's all free to see. It's truly one of Londons best deals.

Jeferson Kozenieski Couto 2024 Jan 08

It is a beautiful place full of precious pieces of art. And best of all, it’s free. It is very worthwhile for you to book a shift, or just over 4 hours to be able to enjoy everything that the National Gallery has to offer. Don’t pass quickly, but admire each painting, every story and every room, because yes, the building is a masterpiece apart.

Olivia Mercedez 2024 Jan 06

What a treat!! A wonderful collection.
This was a great opportunity to see amazing works for free. I love this concept. We're students and often skip museums because of the cost. There was a reasonable amount of people and we didn't experience long lines.

Sarah Copp 2024 Jan 05

Really beautiful collection of artwork that you can see completely for free!! Including some of the most famous pieces from Monet, Van Gogh, Manet etc. The quality of art is exquisite and there are some very compelling pieces. I would recommend to everyone. The building itself is also stunning

Abdulla AlSayed 2024 Jan 03

It was an amazing experience to be in such valuable place!!

Felt great to be in front of Van Gogh’s art work.

Every single person in this place was supportive and helpful.

Tried to catchup with school kid’s lessons there too.

An unforgettable experience.

Bencent Xi 2023 Dec 19

The National Gallery is an amazing place! It's right at Trafalgar Square and definitely worth visiting, just like the Square itself. Both spots are really great to see! The National Gallery started in 1824 and has lots of old and amazing art. It's a really cool place to visit because you can see famous paintings from many different times. It's also easy for people in wheelchairs to go around and see everything, so everyone can enjoy the art there.

Jason Wieczorek 2023 Dec 03

I mean, you kind of know what you're getting into when it comes to London's great collection of art. You'll find art from each period over the last 500 years, names you'll recognize both big and small.

Plan to spend at least an hour, and try to avoid a busy time if you can as it does get crowded. If you are going during a busy period, then definitely buy tickets in advance.

Douglas Costa 2023 Sep 26

One of the most surprising gallery's I've ever been to.
I had the opportunity to see amazing paintings that I had seen only on pc before.
Extremely satisfying to be able to access so much historical material. My advice is to visit in 2 days so you can see everything in your leisure time, at least 3 hours. Be prepared to walk a lot and take your water bottle.

Hassan Ali 2023 Sep 23

One of the best galleries in London with loads and loads of art works. You can spend a whole day there because there is that much to see. Make sure to take a note of the must see ones before you visit so that you don't miss out on them.

Kelly Cambridgeport 2023 Sep 22

The National Gallery in London is huge, has extraordinary priceless paintings, ample seating, lovely architecture and admission is free to everyone. Of course, it merits 5 stars.

Bathrooms close around 20 minutes to closing, so time wisely.

I had taken a bus to Leicester Square, but it is easier to go to Trafalgar Square to locate the museum.

Granally S 2023 Sep 21

Gorgeously- presented plethora of famous works. The architecture alone is worth going! Entrance is free but on weekends in the summer you might want to make a reservation. Handicap-accessible.

Scott Darby 2023 Sep 19

The art collection at The National Gallery is tremendous. We enjoyed the works of Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, and many other brilliant artists. There was a short wait outside, as we didn't make advanced reservations. If you plan your visit, you can save time with a free reservation. Some of the most famous paintings will be quite crowded, so you will need to be prepared to take a quick picture as the queue moves.

Arun Joy 2023 Aug 21

Yess Min 2023 Aug 17

i love it!
one of the best displays i’ve ever seen.
mainly because the description given are not just pure facts with painter name, but a clear outline of the paint work + storyline to explain the painting. it gives life to the work done.

also, some of the paintings are quite thought provoking!