National Portrait Gallery
Established: 1856
The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today. Spanning six centuries, the Collection reveals the inspiring and personal stories that have shaped, and continue to shape, a nation – from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. The Gallery celebrates the power of portraiture to create person-to-person connections, and the dynamic exhibitions programme offers encounters with some of the world’s greatest artists, as well as the very best in contemporary art.
Member since 2024
Events
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FRI 11
OCTtalk: Es Devlin and Ekow Eshun in conversation
7-8pm
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE
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SAT 12
OCTspecial event: Painting from photography
11am-5pm
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE
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THU 24
OCTtalk: Lecture: Francis Bacon and post-war London through a queer lens
1-2pm
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE
Bookpart of Francis Bacon: Human Presence
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THU 12
DECtalk: Lecture: Francis Bacon’s portraits and photography
1-2pm
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE
Bookpart of Francis Bacon: Human Presence
Current Exhibitions
Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2024
@National Portrait GalleryHerbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 202411 Jul - 27 Oct 2024Daily 10.30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 9pm)
Forthcoming Exhibitions
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024
@National Portrait GalleryTaylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 202414 Nov 2024 - 16 Feb 2025Daily 10.30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 9pm)paid exhibition
Spaces
National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's PlaceLondon
WC2H 0HE
United Kingdom
+44 20 7306 0055
Open: Daily 10.30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 9pm)
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St Martin's Place, , London, WC2H 0HE, United Kingdom
Open: Daily 10.30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 9pm)
