The+National+Gallery


 * __The National Gallery__**

The National Gallery is the most famous art museum in Great Britain. It is located in Trafalgar Square, close to the Leicester Square and Charing Cross underground stations. Parliment opened the gallery in its current location in 1838. The gallery is home to over 2,300 pieces, by many different artists including DaVinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Some of its most famous pieces include Botticelli's Venus and Mars, Bellini's The Doge Leonardo Loredan, and Van Eyck's The Arnolfini Portrait. The museum is full of great pieces and is well worth the trip, and the best part is admission is free.


 * General Information:**

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00 Friday: 10:00 - 21:00 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Closest Tube Stops: Charing Cross, Westminster, Embankment and Leicester Square

References: Best Museums in London The National Gallery

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