🗺️ Central
🏙️ Westminster
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What it is
Museum tags: Art; British history; Art; Famous figures; Fine art; Royal history; Portraiture
Holds the world’s largest collection of portraits, including famous figures from throughout British history. It recently reopened after a major rennovation, and it’s excellent (way more interesting than the name suggests), telling Britain’s story through faces.
Curated by Jamie George, creator of What’s Down That Street.
Jamie has personally visited 65+ London museums so far and regularly updates this guide with practical, first-hand information.
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Current exhibitions at National Portrait Gallery
| Exhibition | Museum | Start date | End date | Paid/Free | Theme | Visit website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World | National Portrait Gallery | 9-Oct-25 | 11-Jan-26 | Paid | Photography | Visit website |
| Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 | National Portrait Gallery | 13-Nov-25 | 8-Feb-26 | Paid | Photography | Visit website |