Houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. The original idea behind the National Gallery was to provide a collection of works that would be enjoyed by and be accessible too the entire country. The first purchase was £57,000 for the collection of John Angerstein in 1824. At that time the building was in Pall Mall before its current site today on the North Side of Trafalgar Square.

opening hours:
Daily: 10.00-18.00
Wednesday:10.00-21.00
Closed: 24-26 December, 1 January & Good Friday

website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

admission free