The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It is on show 361 …
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Mar 5, 2025
Great museum with lots of art from many different eras. We went mid afternoon on a weekday and the line was very long to get in. The museum seems to be busy all days / hours as it is a free museum. …Full review by Grace L
Feb 26, 2025
Thank you for the free entrance. I came with my teen, who didn’t last long. I wish the Museum Guidebook came in pocketbook version, hardbacks are heavy to bring home as souvenirs… Loved the gift sho…Full review by Mrs W
Feb 19, 2025
We had pre booked tickets for 2pm on a Sunday afternoon, we only had to queue for about 10 minutes for entry. The queue for people with no tickets was very long so we were really pleased we had pre b…Full review by Victoria6994
If I want to see Van Gogh exhibition but no tickets online avaailable anymore, is there a chance to buy tickets on spot and get in?
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I don't think you will get any tickets on the day. Best thing to do I think is go to the membership desk and buy annual membership. We did this. That gives you immediate …
I don't think you will get any tickets on the day. Best thing to do I think is go to the membership desk and buy annual membership. We did this. That gives you immediate access and you can go back as many times as you want without booking.
Do you need to pre- book tickets for the general gallery (non exhibition) haven't been since pre pandemic when pre-booking wasnt a big thing
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No. I have seen large groups pre-booked walk through. I had the impression I was only checked for the Post Impressionist exhibition, not for the permanent one. Regards
Hi, if you have a timed slot to visit the exhibition and you are late, will they let you in? Thanks
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As per your query, all tickets have a 15-minute entry time printed on them. Unless our ticket-desk staff tells you otherwise, you won't be able to get in before the time on your ticket. You can stay at the exhibition for as long as you want within …
As per your query, all tickets have a 15-minute entry time printed on them. Unless our ticket-desk staff tells you otherwise, you won't be able to get in before the time on your ticket. You can stay at the exhibition for as long as you want within gallery working hours.
Hi, if I have a timed entry ticket to an exhibition which includes free Gallery entry may I visit the Gallery BEFORE I enter the exhibition? Thank you.
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Yes I agree with the majority of earlier answers, you cannot go into the National Gallery before your allotted time but you can stay as long as you like afterwards until closing. It is well …
Yes I agree with the majority of earlier answers, you cannot go into the National Gallery before your allotted time but you can stay as long as you like afterwards until closing. It is well worth staying on, the gallery is so lovely, they have organised it really well and the art is fabulous. Enjoy!
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