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Planning your visit
Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
Admission to the collection is always free.
Special exhibition pricing varies by show.
The programme mixes free and paid exhibitions — check the individual show. Paid exhibitions are sold by the gallery only.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 7 Feb 2027
Yinka Shonibare and Thomas Gainsborough: A Conversation
National Gallery · London
October 15, 2026 – February 7, 2027
Upcoming
Opens 4 Mar 2027
Catharina van Hemessen: Signature Works
National Gallery · London
March 4 – May 30, 2027
Opens 18 Mar 2027
German Expressionism
Modern Painting 1900–1918
National Gallery · London
March 18 – August 1, 2027
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Opens 22 May 2027
Collected Centuries of art, saved and shared
National Gallery · London
May 22 – September 5, 2027
Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Before you go
Visiting National Gallery — common questions
What exhibitions are on at National Gallery right now?
2 special exhibitions are on at National Gallery right now: Renoir and Love (until January 31, 2027) and Yinka Shonibare and Thomas Gainsborough: A Conversation (until February 7, 2027). 4 further shows are already announced, starting with Van Eyck: The Portraits on November 21, 2026.
Is National Gallery free?
Yes — admission to National Gallery is free. Admission to the collection is always free.
Do I need to book National Gallery tickets in advance?
No. Advance booking is not required at National Gallery.
Are special exhibitions included in National Gallery admission?
Special exhibition pricing varies by show. The programme mixes free and paid exhibitions — check the individual show. Paid exhibitions are sold by the gallery only.
What time does National Gallery open?
National Gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, Friday 10:00–21:00. Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.
