National Portrait Gallery

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. It has been expanded twice since then. The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) also has various satell... more

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  • National Portrait Gallery, London

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National Portrait Gallery Address

2 St. Martin's Pl
London Greater London
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  • Feb 14, 2008
  • May 26, 2008
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  • Jun 12, 2008
  • Sep 14, 2008
  • Jan 19, 2009
  • May 31, 2009
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