National Portrait Gallery
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Overview
The National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest collection of portraiture in the world featuring famous men and women who have contributed to British culture and history from the Middle Ages until the present day. Over 1000 portraits are on display across three floors from Henry VIII and Florence Nightingale to The Beatles and HM The Queen. If you want to rest your weary feet, visit the fabulous Portrait Restaurant on the top floor with roof-top views across London. Special events take place throughout the year, see website for details.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon-Wed and Sat-Sun 10-6, Thu-Fri 10-9. Closed 24-26 Dec. Gallery closure commences 10 mins prior to stated time
- Facilities
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks.
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