Museum showing 17th-century portraits & other works tracing city history, plus a Roman amphitheater.
At a glance
#134 of 390 Tourist attractions in London #36 of 84 Museums in LondonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Guildhall Art Gallery?
- Guildhall Art Gallery is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,361 reviews.
- How does Guildhall Art Gallery rank in London?
- Guildhall Art Gallery is #134 of 390 Tourist attractions in London by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Guildhall Art Gallery located?
- Basinghall St, London EC2V 5AE, United Kingdom — 2.2 km from the center of London.
- How can I contact Guildhall Art Gallery?
- Phone: +44 20 7332 3700 · Website: cityoflondon.gov.uk
Guildhall Art Gallery is a venue representing the history of art and the history of London. It is a fantastic venue to visit and often overlooked.
I highly recommend going there. You can view permanent free exhibits and run temporary exhibitions.
Until 12th November, you can view the ‘400 Exhibition’ curated and installed by The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers.
This is a celebration of the company’s 400-year jubilee.
You will see a fantastic selection of craftsmanship of embroiders, artists, designers and jewellers running through history, with works shown for the first time to the public.
Ticket price varies from £10 and below. If you wish to book a private tour for a small individual or a larger group, please get in touch.
I highly recommend going there. You can view permanent free exhibits and run temporary exhibitions.
Until 12th November, you can view the ‘400 Exhibition’ curated and installed by The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers.
This is a celebration of the company’s 400-year jubilee.
You will see a fantastic selection of craftsmanship of embroiders, artists, designers and jewellers running through history, with works shown for the first time to the public.
Ticket price varies from £10 and below. If you wish to book a private tour for a small individual or a larger group, please get in touch.
Definitely my favourite gallery in London so far. It's always quiet and peaceful. The staff is helpful and welcoming, the little shop has lovely postcards and you can find many helpful guides to London historical sites just at the entrance. The gallery is full of stunning art pieces, all worth attention and it has available many little benches to relax and think. Added plus is the Roman Amphitheatre, which is treat to see in person. Just the comparison of what is considered huge for ancient times in comparison to present London is an amazing historical lesson for us all.
So surprised with this gem! Free entrance, free tour full of information and anecdotes from a lovely guide (didn't catch her name but she was a secondary school English teacher). Such a highlight to my London trip! The ancient Roman amphitheater under the building is a must-see!
Guildhall Gallery is The City’s best kept secret! This place is never busy, always free to enter and is a great place to escape from the rest of the city.
The exhibits are super interesting, currently they have an exhibit on Christopher Wren and one on “Treasure of Gold and Silver Wire” is opening soon.
And of course, you can see Londinium’s colosseum in the basement. Every level and sub-level are accessible by lift. There are two accessible bathrooms and the regular bathroom is huge and clean. There are also free lockers and plenty of benches and air conditioning throughout so it’s great if you have little ones.
The staff are friendly, helpful and happy to tell you what’s new. I highly recommend for anyone who loves art, history and London.
The exhibits are super interesting, currently they have an exhibit on Christopher Wren and one on “Treasure of Gold and Silver Wire” is opening soon.
And of course, you can see Londinium’s colosseum in the basement. Every level and sub-level are accessible by lift. There are two accessible bathrooms and the regular bathroom is huge and clean. There are also free lockers and plenty of benches and air conditioning throughout so it’s great if you have little ones.
The staff are friendly, helpful and happy to tell you what’s new. I highly recommend for anyone who loves art, history and London.
I was only there for the London Roman Amphitheatre. The Gallery promises and is a lot for those who are into art and have the time to visit it. It opens at 10 am, it is free, but an appointment helps. And a guided tour in the Amphitheatre is more than recommended.
Another brilliant free activity!
The square is easily missed and is a wonderful open sunny spot on good days enjoyed by those having packed lunches!
Established in the late 19th century it has a mainly Victorian collection of large paintings alongside some interesting ones showing ordinary people doing everyday things under various themes, with a number of choice Pre-Raphaelite items (be aware some are on loan right now Aug 2023 to Tate Britain eg Rossetti exhibition). Currently there's an interesting look at Wrens work best known for St Paul's with his sketches and a big 3D model showing the structure of the famous iconic dome. Wow.
The wide-ranging collection of some 4,500 works- over 1,300 oil paintings, date from 1670 to now with some great choices down the stairs towards the Roman Ampitheatre - yep they found the remains of one in their basement when rebuilding after bombing/fire in WW2: so cool! You can even see preserved wood drainage in parts!
Particularly strong in Victorian items, including some Biblical scenes, the collection also houses important ceremonial and topographical paintings.
it's open Mon to Sun 10:30am to 4pm (Last entry is at 3:45pm)
Free guided tours are run by Guildhall’s team of City Guides, available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:15pm and 1:15pm and are 30-45 minutes. No booking is required for individuals but groups must book in advance.
Main Guildhall rooms are closed and only open once a month on a Sunday (do check when first!) - plus Open House Festival 6-17 September 2023.
An enjoyable hour with shop and several cafes and old pubs nearby.
The square is easily missed and is a wonderful open sunny spot on good days enjoyed by those having packed lunches!
Established in the late 19th century it has a mainly Victorian collection of large paintings alongside some interesting ones showing ordinary people doing everyday things under various themes, with a number of choice Pre-Raphaelite items (be aware some are on loan right now Aug 2023 to Tate Britain eg Rossetti exhibition). Currently there's an interesting look at Wrens work best known for St Paul's with his sketches and a big 3D model showing the structure of the famous iconic dome. Wow.
The wide-ranging collection of some 4,500 works- over 1,300 oil paintings, date from 1670 to now with some great choices down the stairs towards the Roman Ampitheatre - yep they found the remains of one in their basement when rebuilding after bombing/fire in WW2: so cool! You can even see preserved wood drainage in parts!
Particularly strong in Victorian items, including some Biblical scenes, the collection also houses important ceremonial and topographical paintings.
it's open Mon to Sun 10:30am to 4pm (Last entry is at 3:45pm)
Free guided tours are run by Guildhall’s team of City Guides, available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:15pm and 1:15pm and are 30-45 minutes. No booking is required for individuals but groups must book in advance.
Main Guildhall rooms are closed and only open once a month on a Sunday (do check when first!) - plus Open House Festival 6-17 September 2023.
An enjoyable hour with shop and several cafes and old pubs nearby.
Free admission. Spent nice couple hours here. Beautiful Victorian paintings, I also enjoyed seeing different interpretations of artists paintings of London. The large scale paintings are also stunning! In the basement there’s the Roman amphitheater, very interesting historical site.
I loved the collection of Victorian art most, but the temporary exhibitions are quite interesting too. Of course, the Roman amphitheater was exciting as well and it is worth visiting the nearby Roman Fort and City Wall.
You can read on the collection using Smartify. The painting descriptions were interesting and I really liked the exhibition spaces themselves.
You can read on the collection using Smartify. The painting descriptions were interesting and I really liked the exhibition spaces themselves.
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