The National Gallery
Art museum · Charing Cross ·
European masterpieces 13th-19th C, incl. Van Gogh, Turner, Monet
European masterpieces 13th-19th C, incl. Van Gogh, Turner, Monet
"Guided by artist Melina—whose work is inspired by history, archaeology, and her Mediterranean roots—I warm up with a few exercises before she talks me through beloved landscapes by Turner, Poussin, and Constable; with creative juices flowing, I start my own piece and finish the session with a sketchbook full of new techniques and scribblings inspired by the greats." - Charley Ward
"When deciding where to start a day of art, I head here for more than 2,000 paintings by some of history’s most iconic artists, from Velázquez to Van Gogh." - Connor Sturges
"A major art museum housing works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with free entry." - Brad Japhe Brad Japhe Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He also hosts online video content as an expert in those fields. He’s reported from all 50 states and has visited all seven
"Housed in an unbelievable building, this is where I’m reminded—perhaps thanks to my History of Art background—of the breadth of works on offer in London, from the impressionist movement to pop art; the last exhibition I saw here was by David Hockney." - Andrew Young
"An art museum where visitors can view works by masters such as van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo, presented as a key indoor cultural stop for winter city visitors." - Sophie Friedman Sophie Friedman Sophie Friedman is a journalist, editor, and fact-checker specializing in travel and anything related to it. She also writes for AFAR, Fodor's, and The Infatuation, and was previously editor-in-chief of Michelin Guide US. learn more