Joanna James
If you're a fan of classic works of fine art, keep reading. It's a well-known fact that fine art is not always easily accessible to the general public; there's usually a high entrance fee and visiting hours are very limited and selective. But the National Gallery is the exception to this rule. Here are a few tips to help you plan your visit.
You can now book free online reservations which has allowed a lot of art enthusiasts to appreciate these valuable works of art without breaking the budget. If you missed this opportunity, there are always walk-in tickets at the door at a very reasonable price point.
On other days, the museum is open from 10 AM to 6 PM. But on Fridays, the viewing hours are extended until 9 PM. Typical Friday nights include a bunch of shots, greasy food and a horrible hangover the next day. But you can plan a great Friday night with a nice, romantic visit to the gallery followed by a dinner and a glass of wine; even if you're staying at hotels in London City Centre.
While some galleries have certain star attractions that thousands of visitors flock to daily, the National Gallery has evenly placed the prominent artworks so that the areas aren't crowded and congested. While you have the total freedom to roam through the halls in any order you want, there are three predetermined routes planned by the gallery that covers the highlights in 25 mins.
If you were able to make a free reservation on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening you'll be able to catch a free tour. The gallery offers one-hour tours featuring all their highlights starting from the foyer of the Salisbury Wing. You can make a great evening as the gallery of only 25 mins away from hotels like Pan Pacific London.
When you're trying to pack in as many travel experiences as you can, the little things add up. The gallery's cloakroom accepts bags up to the size of an airline carry-on and charges £2 per item for storage.
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