General admission to the National Gallery is free, and you don’t have to book: walk-up entry is available, while a free booked ticket gets you fast-track entry, and booking ahead is recommended. Some exhibitions carry a separate charge, and an exhibition ticket also covers general admission. There are restaurants, bars and cafés on site. For step-free arrival, Charing Cross is the nearest overground station, and Tottenham Court Road and Westminster are the closest step-free Tube stations. The one thing to plan around is the dedicated family space, where children can play and find out more about paintings: it is open only at weekends and in the holidays.
Family FAQ
How much does National Gallery cost?
General admission is free; donations are welcome.
What are the opening hours of National Gallery?
Daily 10am–7pm, Fridays until 9pm; closed 24–26 December and 1 January.
Do you need to book National Gallery in advance?
Not required: walk-up entry is available, and a free booked ticket gives fast-track entry.
Can you bring a stroller to National Gallery?
Baby buggies are welcome inside the Gallery.
Is there baby changing at National Gallery?
Toilets and baby changing facilities are just inside the entrance.
