Located right in the heart of London, just off Trafalgar Square, The National Portrait Gallery is one of the UK’s most iconic art institutions.
The first gallery in the world to focus exclusively on portraiture, it was established in 1856, but recently underwent a major refurbishment, reopening in 2023 with renewed splendour.
The celebrated, Grade I listed building makes a truly unique venue for events of different sizes, with seven event spaces, accommodating between 40 and 400 guests (which can also be combined for larger gatherings). To make your event really stand out, consider beginning with a private viewing of the latest exhibitions or a life drawing workshop.
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The National Portrait Gallery offers an impressive range of spaces across its three historic and modern wings.
At the heart of the venue, the grand Ondaatje Main Hall offers an impressive setting for large receptions of up to 300 guests.
For a more modern setting, the Contemporary Galleries in the Weston Wing are suited to intimate dinners or smaller receptions, while the 20th Century and Victorian Galleries create a perfect balance between elegance and intimacy, ideal for mid-sized dinners and receptions.
The beautifully appointed 17th and 18th Century Galleries offer a historic backdrop for larger seated dinners or cocktail receptions, while the Tudor Galleries, showcasing some of the collection’s oldest portraits, provide a charming and intimate space perfect for smaller private dinners.
It is also possible to hire a number of adjoining spaces for one event.
National Portrait Gallery is the perfect location for many corporate and private events including:
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