What's on this Christmas

Experience the magic of Christmas at the National Gallery.

What's on in the Gallery

A starry, starry Christmas

Get lost in our 5-star exhibition Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers. Explore 63 of Van Gogh’s most beloved — and never-before-seen — works.

British nostalgia

Delve into the history and significance of one of Britain’s most iconic paintings this Christmas in the free exhibition 'Discover Constable & The Hay Wain'.

Telling our story

Immerse yourself in 200 years of extraordinary National Gallery stories, in our free exhibition NG Stories: Making a National Gallery.

Celebrate Christmas at Ochre

Indulge in a festive menu and celebrate Christmas in our stunning restaurant and cocktail bar

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Picture of the month

Feel the snow underfoot in Laurits Andersen Ring's 'Winter Day' our December Picture of the month.

Gold and the Gallery

Explore how and why artists have used gold throughout the collection with our Gold film series.

200 extraordinary years of history

Stream our new three-part history documentary series free exclusively on our YouTube channel.

From exclusive Christmas card designs to hanging decorations for your tree, our Christmas shop is inspired by vibrant colour palettes and details of faith and festivity found in the National Gallery Collection

Ben Mercer's book gifts for art lovers

Looking for a present for someone who loves reading about art?

Bestselling author Ben selects his top book recommendations this Christmas

Gift Membership

This Christmas, give the love of art to someone special