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National Portrait Gallery

ArtHistoryPhotographyClosed · Opens 10:30amFreeCharing Cross

Reaberta em 2023 após uma grande transformação, a National Portrait Gallery conta a história da Grã-Bretanha através das suas gentes. A coleção abrange seis séculos de retrato, desde o Henrique VIII de Holbein até aos autorretratos de Hockney. O novo percurso conduz o visitante cronologicamente do último andar até ao térreo, e as galerias do piso térreo apresentam fotografia contemporânea e encomendas recentes. É um espaço mais tranquilo e íntimo do que a vizinha National Gallery.

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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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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?
Os rostos da história britânica — dos monarcas Tudor aos ícones contemporâneos. Current highlights include Retratos e Fotografia Contemporâneos (Contemporary Portraits and Photography), Georgianos e Vitorianos: 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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