The National Gallery Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
The National Gallery, based in London, England, is an art institution that houses the national collection of Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th century. It is on show 361 days a year with free admission, making its holdings accessible to a broad public. The gallery seeks to care for, enhance, and study its collection, with the aim of enabling access for education and enjoyment now and in the future, upholding high international standards in its work. It serves a diverse audience of visitors and learners seeking engagement with historic European art, addressing the value of public access to cultural heritage. As part of the museums sector, it positions itself as a center for preservation, scholarship, and public access within the London cultural landscape. In 2026 the organization expanded access through a comprehensive virtual tour of its collection, developed in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture.