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National Portrait Gallery

ArtHistoryPhotographyClosed · Opens 10:30amFreeCharing Cross

Eraldaketa handi bat jasan ondoren, 2023an berriro zabaldu zituen ateak National Portrait Gallery-k, eta Britainia Handiko historia bere jendearen bidez kontatzen du. Bildumak sei mendetako erretratugintza hartzen du, Holbein-en Henry VIII erretratutik Hockney-ren autoerretratuetaraino. Ibilbide berriak goiko solairutik behera gidatzen zaitu kronologikoki, eta beheko solairuko galeriek argazkigintza garaikidea eta enkarguzko lanak erakusten dituzte. Bere auzokide National Gallery baino lasaiagoa eta gertukoagoa da.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026

Doako urteroko erakusketa, egungo erretratu-margolaritzaren onena ospatzeko, aurtengo lehiaketa irekitik hautatutako lanekin.

Now showing25 Jun – 7 Oct· Free

Tim Walker's Fairyland: Maitasuna eta Kondairak (Tim Walker's Fairyland: Love and Legends)

Tim Walker argazkilariak Erresuma Batuko LGBTQ+ komunitatearen aitzindariak ospatzen ditu, identitate queer, komunitate eta maitasunaren inguruko esplorazio fantastiko honetan.

Upcoming9 Oct – 7 Feb 2027

Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026

Galeriaren argazkigintzako sari nagusia — orain Winston Taylor babeslearen eskutik, eta Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 izenez berbatiatua — itzuli da, garaikideen portreten argazkigintzarik onenarekin, sortzen ari diren talentu berriak zein izen finkatuak bilduz.

Upcoming5 Nov – 17 Jan 2027

Permanent Collections

Erretratu eta Argazkigintza Garaikideak (Contemporary Portraits and Photography)

Berariaz enkargatutako erretratu berriak, ahots garaikide anitzak eta galeriaren XXI. mendeko argazkigintza bilduma, Floor 0 solairuan.

Permanent collection· Free

Georgiarrak eta victoriarrak: 1714–1900 (Georgians and Victorians: 1714–1900)

Idazleak, zientzialariak, soldaduak eta erreformatzaileak – Reynolds, Gainsborough eta argazkilaritzaren aitzindariek aldaketan murgildutako Britainia Handia harrapatu zuten.

Permanent collection· Free

Tudors and Stuarts: 1485–1714

Holbein-en Henrike VIII.a, Elisabet I.a bere Armada Portrait erretratuan, eta Stuart dinastiako monarkak – sei mendetako boterea mihisean jasota.

Permanent collection· Free

XX. mendea: 1900–2000 (Twentieth Century: 1900–2000)

Suffragette mugimendutik Swinging Sixties garairaino — Warhol garaiko argazkigintza, Hockneyren autorretratuak eta Britainia modernoaren aurpegiak.

Permanent collection· Free

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

Nearest station: Charing Cross, Leicester Square

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Hours

Mon10:30–18:00
TueToday10:30–18:00
Wed10:30–18:00
Thu10:30–18:00
Fri10:30–21:00
Sat10:30–21:00
Sun10:30–18:00

Admission

Free

Special exhibitions may require paid tickets

Accessibility

Step-free access to all floors via lifts. Wheelchairs available. Audio guides and BSL tours.

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Nearby

National Gallery

ArtFree1 min walk

London Transport Museum

Transport7 min walk

Courtauld Gallery

Art9 min walk

Churchill War Rooms

Military10 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Portrait Gallery free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Portrait Gallery is free. Special exhibitions may require paid tickets. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Portrait Gallery?
National Portrait Gallery is open Daily 10:30–18:00, Fri–Sat until 21:00. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Portrait Gallery?
National Portrait Gallery is located at St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE, in the West End area of London. The nearest stations are Charing Cross, Leicester Square.
What can I see at National Portrait Gallery?
Britainiar historiaren aurpegiak — Tudor dinastiako monarkengandik gaur egungo ikonoetaraino. Current highlights include Erretratu eta Argazkigintza Garaikideak (Contemporary Portraits and Photography), Georgiarrak eta victoriarrak: 1714–1900 (Georgians and Victorians: 1714–1900), Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026.
Do I need to book National Portrait Gallery in advance?
National Portrait Gallery is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Special exhibitions may require paid tickets. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Portrait Gallery?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is National Portrait Gallery accessible?
Step-free access to all floors via lifts. Wheelchairs available. Audio guides and BSL tours.

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