National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE
GALLERY
Open daily 10:00-18:00

LATE SHIFT
Every Thursday and Friday until 21.00

DROP IN DRAWING
Fridays from 6.30 - 8.30

STORY TELLING FOR FAMILIES
10:30 and 13:30 , Third Saturday of every month

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP
11:30 and 14:30, every third Saturday of the Month

YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRAMME
First Sunday of the Month
TUBE: Westminster, Embankment, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Charing Cross
OVERGROUND: Charing Cross
BUS: 3, 6, 9, 12,13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 88, 91, 139, 159, 453
FERRY: Embankment Pier
PARKING: Set down and pick up at the ramp entrance in Orange Street, which is reached via Haymarket. The ramp provides direct access to the Contemporary Collection and to temporary exhibitions held in the Wolfson and Porter Galleries.
There are no car parking facilities at the Gallery. Five public parking spaces for orange/blue badge holders are located in St Martin's Street opposite the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing. A public car park is located on the corner of Whitcomb Street and Orange Street. The car park is approximately 195 metres from the Orange Street entrance to the Gallery. To discuss parking arrangements please contact the car park staff directly on 02078395858. Please note there are height restrictions for tall vehicles.
BARCLAYS DOCKING STATIONS: Waterloo Place, Craven Street, Pall Mall East
ZILCHOO RECOMMENDS
The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London, England, housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856. The gallery moved in 1896 to its current site at St Martin's Place, off Trafalgar Square, and adjoining the National Gallery. 

LATE SHIFT
Late Shift in partnership with FTI Consulting offers new ways to explore the Gallery after hours and socialise after work. Enjoy a wide range of events including tours, talks, live music, DJs, films, art workshops, lectures, philosophy salons and drop-in drawing sessions. Plus unwind and relax with drinks at the Late Shift Bar, a coffee in the Portrait Café or dinner in the Portrait Restaurant

DROP IN DRAWING
Check signage on the day for details
Start your weekend with a relaxing drawing session in the Gallery.  You will spend time looking at portraits, exploring different elements such as technique, composition and line. Drawing from the portraits encourages you to look slowly and carefully at the works, giving you an artist’s perspective.

There is a short introduction at 18.30 but feel free to drop in whenever you like. You can stay for 10 minutes or 2 hours. The class is suitable for both beginners and more confident artists.  All materials are provided. 
Young People's Programme

AGES 14 - 21 YEARS
All sessions are free and explore aspects of portraiture in exciting and innovative ways, drawing inspiration from the Collection or exhibitions. Sunday Sessions are on the first Sunday of the month Holiday workshops take place over two or three days, often culminating in a performance or private view If you would like more information, or to book a place on one of the sessions please email youthbookings@npg.org.uk or call 020 7312 2483

Story Telling for Families

AGES 3 +
Join our storytellers for monthly drop-in storytelling sessions in the Gallery, inspired by the Collection. No ticket required. Meet in the Ondaatje Wing Main Hall. These sessions will last about 45 minutes.

Family Art Workshop

AGES 5 +
Family Art Workshops exploring portraits in the Collection, followed by an art activity. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Ondaatje Wing Main Hall. Please note workshop places are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. These sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, max 4 tickets per adult.

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