Portrait in London

Amazing space if you are an art lover. You can see art through history in a beautiful building. The entry process is smooth and there is a fantastic coffee house in it too. Dont miss out on a chance to see Vincents sunflowers up close and personal.

Beautiful collection of paintings from all over the world and through the ages. It is free entry, except to special exhibits. If you want to appreciate all the paintings it will take time and not just a quick visit. Since it is free you can go several times over a week or so and do a few rooms at a time.

My favourite paintings from Turner are here, wonderful gallery with enough master pieces for two days visit

Great history showcased through great arts!Recommend for a quick visit! Check their shop as well!

Was looking forward to go, Iuse to love going there... unfortunately didnt enjoye it this time...Very disorganised. At he main entrance after they checked our bags the security guards were nice and friendly, but once we went in... One security guard told us to go up the stairs,then another guard came and told us to go so other way... Then the toilets were overflowing... Hope it will get back to normal...

I love this place and have been several times. Looking into the faces of those people we all know stories of is fascinating. Hidden treasures, incredible artwork, fascinating art - highly recommended. It is tucked behind the National Gallery but don’t neglect it, it’s well worth a visit. And if you see a display box with a cloth on it, lift the cloth - you may find something amazing underneath.

Offers one of the best collections of paintings in the world. Simply a treasure house of beauty and emotion. What else?!

Excellent venue. Whilst the queue initially appeared to be quite big, it didnt take too long to get into the venue. Once inside, youre able to go around at your own pace.

One of the loveliest museums in London. Beautiful building - well lit. Disabled friendly. Good rest room facilities. A beautiful collection of artworks from the Tudor period. The museum displays well documented pictures with wide space to walk. It is quiet and warm. Features modern art collections and currently an exhibit/collection of post world war paintings. Definitely recommend a visit

I accidentally got into the museum and it was one of the best “mistakes” I have ever made during my visits to London. The art is extraordinary and tells fascinating stories to the visitors. I would highly recommend visitingthere especially to history lovers.

The National Portrait Gallery, is a lovely museum to stroll around for a few hours. They have a broad collection of art, beautiful things from all over the world. Personally, I really liked all the paintings with animals and flowers, which they have a lot. Besides the art, the historical building of the museum is really impressive as well. The staff was very helpful and of course it is always nice that the museums here are free to enter. I would definitely recommend the portrait gallery if you’re just in London for a few days.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time here on a warm, sunny, London afternoon. It was refreshing to enter into a free museum for a cheap traveler looking for culture. The outside of the museum, walking through Trafalgar Square, is an amazing experience on its own. Inside the gallery, you will find so many amazing pieces of art. My favourite is the guy holding the piece of paper like he just got charged 2k to fix his car.

Been many times, this time for Hockneys Drawings. Great space, well curated exhibition and carefully selected items in the shop. I never leave empty handed!

Awesome place well worth checking out! Suggested donation of £5. We spent almost two hours here exploring all of the various portraits. Lots of seats to rest on, and also lots of information for each painting.

The exhibitions where to a high standard enjoyed my visit, good location and easy to travel to on a main road and the gallery was busy. The gift shop was well stock and full of customers I brought a few items the prices where a bargain.

If you are interested in art or photography (which can also be artyou definetly should visit this great gallery and museum. It is super inspiring. Went there already a few times. Great bookshop and coffee shop. Go there and spend a few hours looking at their amazing collection.

An amazing experience of seeing the most well-known people on their portraits. A lesson on the history, culture and art in one go. I definitely recommend.

Nice gallery. Lots and lots of different portraits. Some things are free to see, but for some you need to buy ticket. You need some time to see and go through all of them. Also there are students studying for art and trying to make some drawings.

Loved Van Gogh, Turner, Degas, and Caravaggio. And nice people I met. Fantastic place I went there with my Mum too.

Enjoyed my visit to the National Portrait Gallery. Admission is free and the collection is more than worth the price.

A beautiful gallery. Lots of really interesting art and great air conditioning on those hot London days! Free entry (donation suggested). Very easy to find and some fascinating pieces.

The National Portrait Gallery (NPGis an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856. The gallery moved in 1896 to its current site at St Martins Place, off Trafalgar Square, and adjoining the National Gallery. It has been expanded twice since.

A wonderful museum heralding portraits of Great Britain’s past and present. Kings, queens, prime ministers and cabinet members are well represented as well as special exhibit of nationally acclaimed portraits. Also there are several seasonal gallery areas worth visiting. I tried to show in my photos, a sampling of the wonderful portraits in this exquisite gallery. It is well worth a visit. Plan on at least 2 hours to really do the gallery justice. It is free.

This place combines portraits within over 800 years period! I love English history, and it is such a pleasure to visit places like National Portrait Gallery where you can see original paintings of great monarchs (including amazing picture of Elizabeth II with her dog), famous women, beloved and beheaded wives, important historic scenes and events and admire the modern artists works! You can spend hours in this place and get such a great inspiration! Do secure some time for this gallery when visiting London

Highly recommend for an hour-2 hour visit. Lots to see, very impressive portraits that youd swear were photographs and not hand drawn! Also the building itself is beautiful.

Great place!Lots of art to see of different styles, great that its free entry with optional donations, as it means its something that you can add to your day, to your lunch break and it doesnt cost lots.A lovely way to add some culture, talk about time periods and spend some time!

Having it free makes it really worth it - you can pop in or out without feeling bad about how long youre there for. The paintings, though nothing unusual/very exciting, show how art and the way people are portrayed, evolve through time. Would definitely recommend.

I could come here every day, sit in front of a masterpiece and never run out of inspiration. Weve visited countless times and always found something new and to be proud of on behalf of the human race. My best advice is to take it easy. NPG is one place where completing a full loop in one go is probably too much to take in.

Imagine yourself in Tudor England having just been asked to paint a portrait of your monarch. A monarch who believes they have the face and figure of a Greek god, but who actually has the face and figure of a pickled goat’s head stapled to some bagpipes. You have a burnt stick, some dry mud, and an egg. If you’re up to date with the latest art technology, you may also have a bag of seeds. And if you get this wrong, it won’t be your painting that gets hung.Fortunately some Tudor artists not only got it right, but their work has survived for 500 years and is now on display here, alongside many of Britain’s most famous faces. It’s impossible not to be impressed.In some areas it does feel more like a catalogue of noteworthy chaps rather than a collection of art, but the best sections more than make up for that. I personally like the half-finished, not-very-good, only-one-we-could-find, type of portrait. It makes a refreshing change from some of the formally posed, hand on a book, portraits. The only portrait I have of myself was done in purple crayon on crumpled paper, and is basically a picture of two smiling potatoes and some twigs. I think I’m the potato on the left. Maybe it would help if there were one or two smiling potatoes amongst the Victorian Statesmen.

Love the National Portrait Gallery, as it contains illustrations and photography from various stages of history. Would definitely attend yearly and recommend this museum to those looking for British art free of charge.

The place to see The Art, to feel the atmosphere of the times long pass by, and of course the times modern. Portraits are overwhelming, the venue is just perfect, when I go there and browse the gallery I am out of time, just the images and sculptures of the moments in time and people immersed in them.Of course the gift shop is standard, the bookshop is great, no mention of the coffee shop on top of it, but they should work on the prices there.Overall amazing experience I am repeating it as often I can.

Free entry and lots to see inside. Important to note that this is probably not a great place to bring young children, as they are likely to get bored quickly. However, there is a variety of styles on display including some more contemporary portraits. Nearby Trafalgar Square, the national gallery, and not far from the British Museum.

This museum is awesome. I love portrait paintings. I assembled paintings of Queen Victoria in chronological order. You can watch her age through oils instead of Kodak. Her ages are 21, 23, 37, 43, 56, and 78. The last painting is titled, "4 Generations." With her is her son (Edward VII), grandson (George V), and great grandson (Edward VIII).They all became kings.

Very beautiful and diverse array of portraits available on display. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and was surprised by some of the more iconic portraits I found here. I particularly liked the monarchs rooms as well as the contemporary portraits including some of my favourite celebrities. Would recommend visiting this gallery as a must see when youre in London. I spent about an hour and a half here and saw all the portraits available but if I went again I would slow down my pace and take my time absorbing all the wonderful art available.

An absolute must visit site with Nelsons Column, the 3 Lions, water fountains and the national gallery all in one place. Magnificent for anyone who has not yet visited.

Being a person who is very interested in historical eras and icons in them, this gallery never fails to disappoint. The art is so fascinating and well upkept, with art and new exhibitions being added fairly regularly. Staff are very welcoming and dont force donations out of you, which is comforting.

I really enjoyed the special section they have for the 100 years of womens vote, rebel women. Invaluable information and portraits of important figures in history.The gift shop is great too!

LOVED it !!! I have been following this museum for years on Instagram so glad I got to see it in the flesh. I was not disappointed. The museum is free and runs on donations. There is so much art (from the 17th century and beyondit is truly overwhelming. The building itself is a work of art! It also located in Trafalgar Square. I was sad that I did not have enough time to visit this museum. They do have certain exhibits (like impressionist artiststhat do change so check beforehand that do cost money to enter. But it was about 10 pounds per person. Trust me if you love art, you will not be disappointed :)

Visiting The National Portrait Gallery is always a special experience for me. I always visit alone, to roam at my own pace and give each work of art the attention it deserves. Im always stunned by the artistry from this generations most talented painters and sculptors, and the thought process they explored to execute what we see. Visits are constantly educational and entertaining for me, and visiting is at the top of my suggestions for things to do in London.

We have been to the National Portrait Gallery before, but the latest visit was to see the Michael Jackson: On The Wall exhibition. Thoroughly enjoyable, we were there for around 2 hours. It wasnt packed with people which meant we could see and read everything clearly. We had a drink in the cafe too, which was reasonably priced.

The National Portrait Gallery (free entranceis the worlds oldest of its kind. Originally opening in 1856, this is where you can see a whos who collection of historic Britons from the 15th century onward.The permanent collection is spaced out over two floors, occupying 32 rooms. What is recommended is to use the Map brochure (£1 donationand follow the suggested chronological path through the gallery.Can you start with the second floor rooms featuring portraits from the Tudor period (1485-1603ADand work your way through The Stuarts (1603-1714ADand Rebellion to Reform of the 18th and 19th centuries (1714-1790ADand (1790-1837AD).Then make your way to the first floor to see portraits from the Victorian age (1837-1901AD), Early and Late 20th century (1901-1959ADand (1960-1990ADand Contemporary and recent portraits (1990 to present).The Map shows you were to find certain highlight portraits. However, its well worth spending a bit of time in each of the rooms getting to know important British figures who you might not be aware of, resting alongside the more famous Britons.There is also an audio guide (£3you can use if you want a more detailed account of the individuals and period history relating to many of the portraits.Overall, we found the National Portrait Gallery to be a well-planned and comprehensive collection. While not everyones cup of tea, this is an excellent portrait gallery, well worth your time if you have interest in British history or are simply looking for something interesting (and freeto do near Trafalgar Square.Tip: If you have a more general interest in art, you might prefer the National Gallery next door instead. This is where you can see a wide range of European art masterpieces. It is also free to visit.

Great gallery. Free to visit, only have to pay for special displays. Could spend four hours here with a great cafe and gift shop.

One of those venues that is loved by the tourist, but forgotten by its own people.Given as a gift to the people in the mid 1800s this venue is phenomenally spacious, with a little bit of something for everyone. From modern art to period art, looking back upon the tudors before and after, through victorians and beyond. Lots of highly recognised works of art sit within its walls.Best of all it’s free, however voluntary donations are requested across the venue with a recommendation of £5 as the donation value.

Probably not as well known as the National Gallery, this is a fascinating free gallery in London with many interesting and probably expensive photographs on display.They do exhibitions and I liked the Bobby Moore photographs as they gave an insight into his life outside of football.I enjoyed my visit although, as it is free and in Central London, so did a lot of other people so it was very busy and maybe not always the best way to admire the photographs

The gallery contains a great walk through the history of the United Kingdom through some of her most important personalities. Much of the pew 20th century portraits are of kings, queens and various aristocrats. As we get closer to the present, theres much more diverse range of personalities. Many of the portraits have a description of the person or scene with gives the painting so much more contextI especially enjoyed the "womens exhibition" of the suffragettes.Ultimately, the museum is a large collection of paintings of individuals and it can get rather tedious after a couple of hours. Still worth visiting though.

Absolutely beautiful, mind boggling how these artists painted these amazing pieces of work. I love art, Im a Graphic Designer by trade, and then pieces are just inspirational. Love it, so moving. Great for anyone, any age. They have different exhibitions on and most of the museum is free. Perfect for a day out. Centrally located at Trafalgar square.

This gallery has some great work on offer but it isnt very inclusive. If you are into seeing lots of self indulged, white and rich people portraits then this place will be heaven. Yes it has all the classic portraits that you studied about British history at school and one gallery dedicated to contemporary greats, as well as a temporary suffragette exhibition BUT it mostly showcases posh, white people. All painted in a similiar style. The curation and storytelling is very interesting though. I did really enjoy the contemporary and suffragette inspired works. There were different painting styles and diverse people on offer with fascinating stories but I wish the other exhibits held such variation and intrigue.

The BP Portrait Award in the National Portrait Gallery is the only exhibition that I try to attend on a yearly basis. The selection as a whole is normally very good; however, the winning painting doesn’t seem to be the best one (in my opinion but I am not an art-expert).Anyway, putting the BP Portrait Award aside, the collection of the other portraits is very good and with a free admission, it should be a must to every person visiting or living in London.

One of the best galleries I have ever been in my life. Its spectacular and lots of portraits and statues to be witnessed. The staff is very friendly and looks after the gallery very nicely. And its free admission. I recommend this gallery to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge about portraits and arts. Thanks.

One of my favourite places in London is the National portrait gallery.You can always loose yourself finding new details on portraits you have seen before. There is truly something for everyone, from old masters to new contemporary portraits. Most of the museum is free barring the travelling exhibitions. Dont miss the cafe in the basement for good coffee and decent food.