The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world and is on show 361 days a year, free of charge.

The Gallery aims to study and care for the collection, while encouraging the widest possible access to the pictures. With over 2,300 paintings in the collection, there are hundreds of reasons to visit the Gallery.

The Gallery offers a wealth of audio tours aswell as printed ones to make sure you get the most out of your visit, and to make sure you don't miss any of the 'must see' pieces.