National Gallery | 700 years of art history
If you’re an art lover, you will love this! In the heart of London's Trafalgar Square, you'll find the National Gallery – a treasure trove of over 2,600 paintings from the mid-13th century to the 1900s! Unlike most European museums with royal collections, the National Gallery started in 1824 when the British government bought 38 paintings. From way back in the 1200s with Giotto to the legendary Cézanne, there are famous works from all the major art movements. You could spend hours wandering through the halls and soaking it all in!
So, if you're in London and looking for a free dose of art history, the National Gallery is the place to be! Here’s everything you need to know about the art gallery, the collections to see, timings, how to get there, visitor tips, and more to help plan your visit.