How Do You Visit The National UK Gallery?
Founded in 1824, the elegant National UK Gallery boasts a collection of more than 2,300 paintings from 1250 to 1900. It sits on the north side of London’s Trafalgar Square and is especially known for its works from the High Renaissance and Impressionist periods. Like all of the United Kingdom’s national museums, it belongs to the British public. Arrive at the National Gallery via public transportation or car. The closest Underground stations are Charing Cross, Leicester Square and Embankment. Buses 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 and 453 stop near Trafalgar Square. There are car parks near the museum. Visit the National Gallery between 10a.m.and 6 p.m. daily, or until 9 p.m. Wednesday. There is no entrance fee to the main collection, although there are charges for special exhibitions. Begin your visit with a stop at an ArtStart terminal in the Gallery’s Espresso Bar, multimedia room or in various locations in the Sainsbury Wing. This interactive mult
