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National Portrait Gallery

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National Portrait Gallery 於2023年完成大規模翻新後重新開放，透過人物講述英國的故事。館藏橫跨六個世紀的肖像畫傳統，從Holbein筆下的Henry VIII，到Hockney的自畫像，一應俱全。全新的參觀路線按時序安排，由頂層開始向下遊覽，地面樓層的展廊則展示當代攝影作品及委託創作。相比毗鄰的National Gallery，這裏氛圍更為寧靜、更具私密感。

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026

一年一度的免費展覽，展示當代肖像畫的最佳之作，展品均從今年公開徵集的參賽作品中精選而出。

Now showing25 Jun – 7 Oct· Free

Tim Walker's Fairyland: 愛與傳奇 (Tim Walker's Fairyland: Love and Legends)

攝影師Tim Walker以奇幻手法探索酷兒身份、社群與愛情，藉此致敬英國LGBTQ+界的先驅人物。

Upcoming9 Oct – 7 Feb 2027

Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026

本館的招牌攝影獎項——現由Winston Taylor贊助並易名為Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026——再度回歸，呈獻新晉才俊與知名攝影師的當代人像攝影傑作。

Upcoming5 Nov – 17 Jan 2027

Permanent Collections

當代肖像與攝影 (Contemporary Portraits and Photography)

全新委約創作的肖像作品、多元紛呈的當代聲音，以及畫廊珍藏的21世紀攝影作品，於Floor 0呈獻。

Permanent collection· Free

喬治王時代與維多利亞時代人物：1714–1900 (Georgians and Victorians: 1714–1900)

作家、科學家、軍人與改革者——雷諾茲（Reynolds）、根茲巴羅（Gainsborough）與攝影先驅們，共同捕捉了英國轉型時代的面貌。

Permanent collection· Free

都鐸王朝與斯圖亞特王朝：1485–1714 (Tudors and Stuarts: 1485–1714)

霍爾拜因所繪的《亨利八世》、伊利沙伯一世的《無敵艦隊肖像》，以及斯圖亞特王朝的歷代君主——六個世紀的權力，盡現畫布之上。

Permanent collection· Free

二十世紀：1900–2000 (Twentieth Century: 1900–2000)

從Suffragettes到Swinging Sixties——Warhol時代的攝影作品、Hockney的自畫像，以及現代英國的眾生面貌。

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?
英國歷史的一張張面孔——從都鐸王朝君主到當代標誌性人物。 Current highlights include 當代肖像與攝影 (Contemporary Portraits and Photography), 喬治王時代與維多利亞時代人物：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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