National Portrait Gallery

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The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London that houses a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. When it opened in 1856, it was arguably the first national public gallery in the world that was dedicated to portraits.

County

London

Covent Garden

Gallery: Photos / Events

Exhibitions / Events

Current Event:

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

12 February - 4 May

The UK’s most comprehensive museum exhibition to focus on Freud's works on paper, including some works seen on display for the first time

Other Events:

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
5 March - 31 May

Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
4 June - 6 September

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
25 June - 7 October

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National Portrait Gallery

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