National Portrait Gallery Free

About
Founded in 1856, the aim of the National Portrait Gallery, London, is "to promote through the medium of portraits the appreciation and understanding of the men and women who have made and are making British history and culture, and ... to promote the appreciation and understanding of portraiture in all media".
The National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection is free to visit. The Gallery hosts a variety of displays and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
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Important information
The National Portrait Gallery is currently closed until spring 2023, while essential building works take place for the gallery’s Inspiring People redevelopment.
Prices and opening times
Child Ticket | FREE |
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Family Ticket | FREE |
Senior Ticket | FREE |
Adult Ticket | FREE |
Free except charges for special exhibitions.
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Opening Times
Open daily 10:00 - 18:00 Friday Lates until 21:00. Closed 24 - 26 December.
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Venue Details & Map
National Portrait Gallery
- Address
-
St Martin's PlaceLondonWC2H 0HE
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7306 0055
- dsaywell@npg.org.uk
- Website
- http://www.npg.org.uk
- Public transport:
- Tube: Leicester Square or Charing Cross Train: Charing Cross
Facilities & Accessibility
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- Access into the Building
- Automatic doors
- Flat routes from parking area to entrance
- Full, non-assisted wheelchair access
- Ramps with handrails to entrance
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Staff available to assist
- Staff disability awareness trained
- Wheelchairs available free of charge
- Attraction Facilities
- Audio commentary available
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Bar
- Cafe
- Event catering
- Restaurant
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- In house AV available
- Raked or tiered seating offered
- Venue allows outside catering
- Wedding service
- General Facilities
- Escalators
- Lifts
- Payment Facilities
- Free entry
- Group rates available