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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Oct 29, 2024
Poor organisation of security queue. 55 minutes from joining queue to get to entrance. Nowhere for the children to eat their own food. It was suggested that if we bought some drinks then it would be … Full review by Martin K
Oct 28, 2024
The collections themselves are very impressive and definitely worth a visit, but I've only given 3 * because of the poor organisation. The rooms are numbered but the numbers do not follow; I paid £… Full review by M285LFas
Oct 24, 2024
Pre booked for seemingly no reason. Arrived at our allotted time only to be ushered to the back of what felt like a mile long queue. There was no checking of pre booked tickets and I was even told to… Full review by 76kaytp
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!
Where can I find out what special exhibits will be in the National Gallery in October?
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As others have suggested, the Gallery's website is best and most reliable source of info. Be aware that there is usually a charge for special exhibits. Be sure to allow as much time …
As others have suggested, the Gallery's website is best and most reliable source of info. Be aware that there is usually a charge for special exhibits. Be sure to allow as much time as you can for the permanent collection; it's spectacular!