Guildhall Art Gallery

Description

Guildhall Art Gallery is located in the heart of the City of London and is home to the City of London Corporation's art collection.
Established in the late 19th century as a collection of art treasures worthy of the capital city, Guildhall Art Gallery soon lived up to this ambition, with exhibitions that featured world famous masterpieces and works by some great artists. 

The wide-ranging collection of 4,500 works, including over 1,300 oil paintings, dates from 1670 to the present day. Particularly strong in Victorian material, with a number of choice Pre-Raphaelite items, the collection also houses important ceremonial and topographical paintings.

Admission is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre: Discover a fine art collection spanning 400 years and step into the ruins of London's Roman Amphitheatre.
  • London’s Roman Amphitheatre: The London's Roman Amphitheatre is an interactive and educational attraction, which allows you to dive into the ancient history of Roman London.
  • City of London Heritage Gallery: Discover rarely seen artefacts held in trust for the nation at the City of London Heritage Gallery.
  • Conservation: The Guildhall Art Gallery has a small team of trained and experienced paintings and frames conservators who care for and preserve the works.
  • Guildhall Art Gallery Family Activities: Visit Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre to enjoy specially designed family activities.
  • Permanent Galleries: The Gallery's collection of London paintings opens a window onto unusual, memorable and colourful scenes from the city's history.
  • Our Stories: Reflecting on Black British History by Liz Johnson Artur. Liz Johnson Artur, born in 1964, Bulgaria, lives and works in London.
  • Collections History: Access collections history to learn about collections bequeathed to the City of London's Guildhall Art Gallery.
  • Explore our collections online: Visitors can now explore the Guildhall Art Gallery's collections online from a range of different platforms. 
  • Image Licensing: Access City of London's Guildhall Art Gallery online and find out what to do to reproduce one of our images, copyright and requesting a viewing.
  • Guildhall Art Gallery Shop: Find the perfect gift for art-lovers in the heart of the City of London.

Facilities

  • Lockers: Lockers are provided during opening hours for a refundable £1 deposit (maximum dimensions: 32 x 53 x 42cm). The cloakroom is unattended other than during special events, but is freely available for visitors to store personal items. The City of London Corporation takes no responsibility for any items left.

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Mon to Sun: 10am to 5pm (Last admission 4:45pm)

Address: Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE, UK

Post Code: EC2V 5AE

Council: City of London

County: City of London

Location: Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE.

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