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National Portrait Gallery

Public Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London that houses a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. When it opened in 1856, it was arguably the first national public gallery in the world that was dedicated to portraits.

What's On 2026

Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
4 June - 6 September

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
25 June - 7 October

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