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 18, 2025
The galleries were overcrowded with people and the experience was more akin to a travel interchange than an art gallery. The UK needs to follow the EU pattern with paid entry for non residents and t…Full review by Sightsee294230
Mar 17, 2025
Took my grandchildren with pre-booked tickets. They are free but it does help with the queuing. The queue is for security as entry to the main gallery is free, which is amazing. It is not too crowded…Full review by luvtogo6
Mar 9, 2025
The moment I saw Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ my heart started beating so fast. It was a thrilling moment for me. Just the thought that many years ago, Van Gogh touched this canvas and I am standing just …Full review by Patrick Terence L
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.
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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Can I eat my own food at the Gallery?
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You can bring food with you to the Gallery but it there is currently limited space of places to eat. Due to risk of cross contamination and allergies, it...
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