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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THU 23
JANtalk: Curator’s introduction to the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024
1-2pm
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE
Current Exhibitions
- National Portrait GalleryLondon, Public followTaylor 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
Forthcoming Exhibitions
- National Portrait GalleryLondon, Public follow
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- National Portrait GalleryLondon, Public followHerbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2025
@National Portrait GalleryHerbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 202510 Jul - 12 Oct 2025Daily 10.30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 9pm) - National Portrait GalleryLondon, Public follow
- National Portrait GalleryLondon, Public followTaylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025
@National Portrait GalleryTaylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 202513 Nov 2025 - 8 Feb 2026Daily 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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