Painting the nation

• 3 out of 5 stars by eilidhcatriona from London, United Kingdom
• September 23, 2010

Quote: The National Portrait Gallery is located in the heart of London, on St Martins Place beside Trafalgar Square. The NPG is located behind the National Gallery which has its front on Trafalgar Square itself. Entry to the gallery is free, however... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

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National Portrait Gallery

• 5 out of 5 stars by Igraine from Houston, Texas
• April 21, 2006

Quote: I really enjoyed this museum. The portraits are mainly of well-known historical and cultural figures. The organization of the museum is easy to figure out, and computers are available to search for specific portraits. Signs are all over to point you... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal London Days

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National Portrait Gallery

• 4 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
• August 1, 2005

Quote: Founded during the Queen Victoria years, the National Portrait Gallery was meant to be more of a historical museum than an art gallery: a veritable who's who of politicians, artists, writers, scientists, and other notables in Great Britain. We... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal Lads in London

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The National Portrait Gallery

• 3 out of 5 stars by captain kait from Houghton, New York
• June 19, 2005

Quote: The most interesting thing about the National Portrait Gallery is that it shows you the faces of hundreds of writers, artists, and nobility you've heard about but have never seen. Tucked just around the corner from the National Gallery, and an... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal London Museums

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National Portrait Gallery

• 3 out of 5 stars by JenniferM from State College, Pennsylvania
• August 10, 2004

Quote: Just pop in here on a brief excursion while you are visiting Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, or Covent Garden. More contemporary exhibitions on the main floor, and major collections everywhere else. This is a bit more serious a destination,... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal Obscure museums in London for young families

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The National Portrait Gallery

• 5 out of 5 stars by suewho from Indianapolis, Indiana
• April 7, 2004

Quote: This is a must see. I do the bulk of my reading in the subject area of Henry VIII and all of the Tudor family members. It was great to see paintings of Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn, and various others. In some ways, it is almost surreal to be in... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal Honeymoon to Merry Ol' London

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National Portrait Gallery

• 5 out of 5 stars by Sarah the Expat from London, United Kingdom
• April 2, 2004

Quote: If you love British history like I do, you'll be able to spend hours here. Admission is free, which is always a favourite with me! Ideally, you should start with the Tudors up on the second floor and work your way chronologically through the... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal An American Expat In London

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The National Portrait Gallery

• 4 out of 5 stars by MaryBethM from New York, New York
• April 5, 2002

Quote: This is a uniquely wonderful gallery. (By the way, the English use "gallery" and "museum" interchangably; as opposed to Americans who generally refer to galleries as a place to buy artwork.) It was originally founded to collect portraits of the bold... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal London Calling

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National Portrait Gallery

• 3 out of 5 stars by Pammy S from London, United Kingdom
• October 9, 2001

Quote: The National Portrait Gallery is probably my favorite in London just because you know all the people staring back at you from the walls. Or you can find some new faces you might see on TV or in the news later. However, the best part about this... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal Living in London

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National Portrait Gallery

• 3 out of 5 stars by Harris from Boston, Massachusetts
• June 22, 2000

Quote: With portraits of every significant figure from British history, form Queen Elizabeth to Shakespeare to the Beatles, this small museum is surprisingly fun to explore. The portraits also display an amazing range of style, spanning from traditional... Read the full National Portrait Gallery review

From journal London: City of Love?

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