⭐ One of Seurat’s most significant paintings ⭐ Join Curators Christopher Riopelle and Julien Domercq for a peek inside our major exhibition, ‘Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller's Neo-Impressionists’ and a closer look at Georges Seurat’s 'Chahut'. Connect the dots as you

Wishing you a very Happy New Year! 🎉 The Gallery is closed today and we will open as usual at 10am on Friday 2 January. In the meantime, why not explore the collection in a whole new way with the National Gallery Imaginarium, a virtual space to interact with your paintings:

From Jason and the Argonanuts to The Hobbit, explore the history of dragons and gold...✨ Looking to wind down post-Christmas? Download, relax, and listen to the latest mini-series from our podcast ‘Stories in Colour', exploring the sparkling history of gold. 🎧 Listen

The woman who saw Van Gogh’s genius ✨ Helene Kröller-Müller was a trailblazing woman who collected one of the most impressive modern art collections in the world. Experience @krollermuller's finest Neo-Impressionist works in our landmark exhibition, 'Radical Harmony: Helene

⭐ Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the National Gallery ⭐ This large altarpiece by Jan Gossaert is crammed with details, from animals, angels and richly dressed kings and courtiers, they have all come to worship the infant Christ. This is ‘The Adoration of the Kings’,

Thinking of visiting over Christmas? We will be closed from 24 – 26 December with the Gallery reopening as usual on Saturday 27 December at 10am! ❄️ In the meantime, why not check out our latest films over on our YouTube channel? https://t.co/yCtrFj87P3

All of Floris van Dijck’s paintings are basically about… cheese 🧀 Join Conservator Britta New as we go behind the scenes and learn more about the conservation of one of the latest paintings to join our collection, Floris van Dijck’s ‘A Banquet Still Life’. Learn more about

Visiting us this festive season? ✨ We will be closed 24 – 26 December with the Gallery reopening as usual on Friday 27 December. In the meantime, you can experience the collection in a whole new way with the National Gallery Imaginarium, a virtual space to interact with your

How are oil paints made? 🤔 It's not the same thick black oil that makes a car run. Nor is it the same oil that most people cook with. So what is the source of the oil used to create many famous paintings in the Gallery? Our new series for children answers some of art

What was Vincent van Gogh's connection to the Neo-Impressionists? 🤔 Join Curators Christopher Riopelle and Julien Domercq for a peek inside our major exhibition, ‘Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller's Neo-Impressionists’ and a closer look at Van Gogh's 'The Sower'. Connect

Watch as scenes of spectacle and wonder unfold... 🕯️ Discover British artist Joseph Wright of Derby, a master of light and mystery in the first major exhibition dedicated to his ‘candlelight’ paintings. Featuring paintings, mezzotints, and works on paper, our exhibition presents

Who were the first women to conserve frames at the National Gallery?✨ For centuries, women’s work in framing has been overlooked, uncredited or carried out beyond the Gallery’s walls. Today, their skill and dedication take centre stage. Watch now to uncover their stories, from

Is Joseph Wright 'of Derby' Britain’s Caravaggio? 🕯️ If you lived in Britain in the 1700s, you would have spent your evenings in candlelight. Joseph Wright of Derby painted this shadowy world like no other. Join Christine Riding, Director of Collections and Research, as she

How did Gustav Klimt create the glistening surface of his painting, ‘The Kiss’? ✨ In the final episode of our sparkling mini-series from our podcast ‘Stories in Colour’, National Gallery Courses and Events Programmer Caroline Miller, Associate Curator of Contemporary and Modern

An extraordinary moment in our history witnessed by… a cat 🐈 It's @explorearchives week and today's theme is pets! While the Gallery has never had an official pet, animals, especially cats, have long made themselves at home in our pictures. During the Second World War, the

Who will design the new tomorrow for the National Gallery? In September, we announced the largest transformation of the Gallery since its foundation 200 years ago, Project Domani. As part of this exciting development, the Gallery launched an international architectural

Today we're celebrating #GivingTuesday – a global celebration of generosity. As a charity, we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supports us. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a big difference. Thank you for helping us keep art free for all. Learn more about how

This regal picture of the Virgin Mary would have looked out of place on an altar. So why was she painted like this? 🤔 The Virgin Mary is one of the most recognisable people in the history of art, but this depiction is rather unusual. In Francesco d'Antonio di Bartolomeo’s ‘The

✨ For the first time in history, see all of Jan van Eyck's portraits together. Only once, only at the National Gallery. ✨ Our 2026 exhibition, 'Van Eyck: The Portraits', brings together from across Europe all nine of the artist's known painted portraits, making up half of his

One of the greatest paintings of the Last Supper 🎨 Join Curator Francesca Whitlum-Cooper and Head of Conservation, Larry Keith as they take a closer look at the painting 'Eucharist' by Nicolas Poussin. This painting joined our collection in 2024 thanks, in part, to the generous