The gallery was founded in 1856 to collect portraits of famous men and women. It displays portraits from 16th century to present day.
Opening information
open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, thursdays and fridays open until 21:00
Temporary exhibitions
Lucian Freud Portraits
Lucian Freud (1922 – 2011) was one of the greatest artists of the past sixty years. Paintings of people were central to his work.
Lucian Freud Portraits9th February 2012 - 27th May 2012 (Add to calendar)
The Queen: Art and Image
To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the National Portrait Gallery is staging an innovative touring exhibition.
The Queen: Art and Image17th April 2012 - 21st October 2012 (Add to calendar)
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Contact information
- Website
- www.npg.org.uk
- Address
- 2 St Martin's Place
London
WC2
United Kingdom - Phone
- +44(0) 20 7312 2463
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