The National Gallery Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "It's also easy for people in wheelchairs to go around and see everything, so everyone can enjoy the art there."

Cons:

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Collection & Exhibitions

Pros:

• "A vast collection of paintings by most renowned artists from Europe is on display here."
• "Really beautiful collection of artwork that you can see completely for free!!"
• "The National Gallery houses an impressive permanent collection, and offers its visitors temporary exhibitions, some of which are mind-blowing, and free to visit!"
• "The collection is smaller than many European national galleries, but encyclopaedic in scope; most major developments in Western painting 'from Giotto to Cézanne' are represented with important works."

Cons:

• "It was a shame there was not a system to see Van Gogh Sunflower. You could not get to it because there was a crowd looking at it."

Facilities & Services

Pros:

• "The gallery is clean. There are toilets down on the lower level as well as a cafe with a reasonable amount of seating."
• "Every single person in this place was supportive and helpful."
• "Staff were knowledgeable when we needed help."
• "The souvenir shop is a bit expensive."

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Admission & Booking

Pros:

• "Tickets are free to enter the museum so I would definitely recommend booking in advance."
• "An amazing gallery. There were many well-known paintings, but there was also a wide variety of lesser known but just as beautiful paintings. And it’s free as well, so you get to visit centuries worth of art history without spending a dime."

Cons:

• "Plan to spend at least an hour, and try to avoid a busy time if you can as it does get crowded."

Experience & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "There was a calm and quiet ambience in the gallery and plenty of amazing paintings to fill you with awe."
• "The atmosphere is great for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in art and get a glimpse of different eras and styles."
• "A calm haven from the bustling West End with art in a grand scale."

Cons:

• "The queue when we arrived was very long but it moved quickly."