National Gallery
London, England
The National Gallery is one of the premier art museums in the world.
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INTRODUCTION
The National Gallery got its start by an act of Parliament in 1824 and a donation of three dozen paintings by the banker and merchant John Julius Angerstein. The collection has grown to over 2,000 works, from the early 13th century through the 19th century. Artists represented include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Rembrandt, Frans Hals (my favorite!), van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, and hundreds of other suspects known to art connoisseurs everywhere.
The modern art is at the Tate Gallery.
Sort of hanging on around the east and north perimeter of the National Gallery building is the National Portrait Gallery. This one is filled with the mugs of kings and queens and hundreds of other famous people from various walks of life.
| National Gallery | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Trafalgar Square |
| Underground | Charing Cross, Leicester Square |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7747 2885 |
| Hours: |
Daily 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Closing commences 5 mins before time stated |
| Closed: | January 1, December 24, 25, 26. |
| Cost: |
Free.
Up to £10 for special exhibitions. |
| Disabled: | Wheelchairs available at the Getty Entrance. |
| Regulations: |
No photography.
No cell/mobile phones. No tape recorders. |
| Facilities: |
Library and research facilities.
Cafe, restaurant, espresso bar. Lavatories and cloak rooms. Shops. |
| Options: |
Guided tours and self-guided tours.
Sketching is permitted. |
| Web Site: | The National Gallery |
Source: Information extracted from The National Gallery web site.
MORE MUSEUMS
For similar information on other museums in Europe see the directory at Major European Museums: Travelers Portfolio™. This is a work in process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
These pages provide additional basic information about the United Kingdom, a.k.a. The UK.
United Kingdom: Prime Travel Data.
Prime Travel Data: Elementary Travel Information for Europe.
Enjoy-Europe.com: Home page.
Recommended books for further information:
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Books about the National GalleryBuckingham Palace: The Official Illustrated History by John Martin RobinsonThe National Gallery Companion Guide: Revised and Expanded Edition by Erika Langmuir Paintings in The National Gallery, London by William Barcham If the Paintings Could Talk (National Gallery of London) by Michael Wilson, Andrew Marr (Foreword) One Hundred Details from the National Gallery by Kenneth Clark Guide BooksGreat Britain(Eyewitness Travel Guides)Scotland(Eyewitness Travel Guides) Michelin Red Guide London 2016: Hotels & Restaurants Michelin Green Guide London Michelin the Green Guide Great Britain Michelin the Green Guide Scotland Michelin the Green Guide Wales Lonely Planet Wales Lonely Planet England London (Eyewitness Travel Guides) MapsMichelin Great Britain Ireland MapMichelin Scotland Regional Map Lonely Planet City Map London DVDsGlobe Trekker: London starring Jonathan Atherton |
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HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Travel Like a Native In Europe
Chapter 2, Part 1
Travel Costs: How Much?
Chapter 2, Part 2
My Actual Expenses
Chapter 3
Identity and Travel Documents
Chapter 4
Travel Starts at the Airport
Chapter 5
Your Best Travel Clothes
for All Occasions
Chapter 6 Part 1
Travel Europe in Comfort and Style
Chapter 6 Part 2
Pack Your Toothbrush, Hair Blower, Toilet Paper, Vinegar.
Chapter 7
Pack Light, Let It Roll
For the other 23 chapters and much more see
HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook