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We are a living portrait of Britain. Through our Collection we inspire and enrich society, bringing to life the humans stories that have shaped and are shaping our ever changing history.

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Your donation will help the area in greatest need of support. This may include:

Collections and Conservation

Collections and Conservation

The National Portrait Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. The Gallery's Conservation Department performs one of the Gallery's core functions, the long-term preservation of all Collection items, to make them accessible now and in future.

Learning

Learning

The Gallery places learning at its heart and is a national destination for learning through portraiture. Learning opportunities are available for all levels of interest, experience and expertise and are created on-site, off-site and online to engage audiences locally, regionally and nationally.

Research

Research

Research is fundamental to the Gallery’s work whether through large projects working in partnership with other organisations, research based on its own collections, or as a facilitator of research into portraiture by scholars from outside. The Gallery is recognised as an Independent Research Organisation by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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The National Portrait Gallery is a charity under parliament. Our HMRC exemption number is: X93187