National Portrait Gallery
Art Museum
Ages 4+
🏠 Indoors
World-class collection of 220,000 British portraits spanning from Tudor times to the present day, displayed in a stunning refurbished building off Trafalgar Square. Purpose-designed family activities including guided trails for ages 4+, monthly sessions for under-5s, interactive drawing challenges, and creative workshops in the Learning Centre. Step-free accessible throughout with buggy park, changing facilities, and lunchroom for families.
Practical info
St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE, UK
Ages 4+
Free
Mon10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tue10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wed10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Fri10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Plan Your Visit
Accessible
Changing table
Food & drink
Toilets
Pram parking
Insider tip
Book free family tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Split your visit into two trips to avoid overwhelming young children, or combine with nearby attractions like Covent Garden or the National Gallery.
