National Gallery - Free Audio Guide

London, England, United Kingdom

National Gallery, St Martin's Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom

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The National Gallery, situated in London's Trafalgar Square, was founded in 1824 and boasts a collection of over 2,300 paintings from the mid-13th century to 1900, which visitors can view free of charge. Home to works by artists like Van Gogh, Turner, and Botticelli, it operates as an exempt charity under the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Accessible via public transport, particularly Charing Cross station, the gallery opens from 10 AM to 6 PM daily, with late openings on Fridays. Visitors can take part in educational activities, view special exhibitions, and relax in the café.