The Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Search over 215,000 works, 150,000 of which are illustrated from the 16th Century to the present day.
Schools ticket offer for exhibitions
£1 and £5 exhibition tickets for pre-booked school groups of 10+
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Family events
Come face to face with history at the National Portrait Gallery and get creative with our range of workshops and family activity based events
Friday Lates
Every Friday 18.00 - 21.00
Explore the Gallery after hours and enjoy our exhibitions, talks, music, food and drinks by night
Inspiring People
A new vision for Learning at the Gallery
Young People's Guide to Self Portraiture
Digital resource made by young people aged 16-21
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Friday Lates. Lectures. Talks. Workshops. Group Tours & Access.
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Accessible talks, resources & facilities
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Family activity days & art resources
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Get involved with art workshops & Youth Forum
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Our art programme in children’s hospitals
Created by young people. Watch vlogs and discover amazing self-portraits
Community identities and stories through portraits inspired by the Collection.
Specially developed resources to support school-based learning.
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