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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 8

    The Nation’s Gallery now open, and ready when you are. Our doors are open and we can't wait to welcome you back. Remember, all visits must be booked online and in advance. You can book your ticket here:

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  2. 14 hours ago

    Whether it be inviting your family and friends to join your artist's studio, or designing an exhibition at home, here are some ways you can get creative together:

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  3. 15 hours ago

    🐞 A creepy crawl through the collection 🐛 Can you spot some of the bugs and critters hiding in our pictures?

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  4. 16 hours ago

    It’s never too early to get prepared for the holiday celebrations. For early birds already exploring Christmas cards to share their good wishes, we’re happy to show you our own range. One of our bestsellers so far is the Crivelli pack. Check them out:

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  5. 18 hours ago

    🌊 Wind-whipped waves, sun glinting through sea spray and the passing of a storm; Turner gives us little to fix our gaze on in this heaving seascape. Learn more about our picture of the month here:

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  6. Sep 25

    Take a moment to soak in the serenity of Gallen-Kallela's tranquil 'Lake Keitele' with our latest 5-minute meditation video. We recommend finding a quiet spot and watching on 'full screen' to get the most out of the experience:

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    Sep 25

    British singer dives into the story of Artemisia Gentileschi, the female painter who fought the patriarchy back in the 17th century...and won. Get up close to the art on this episode of with and →

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  8. Sep 25

    Let go of thoughts of the past and worries for the future and immerse yourself in this serene view of a lake in Finland with our online Mindful Look session, part of the Mental Wealth Festival with :

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  9. Sep 25

    Looking for some activities to do with the kids over the weekend? Our Educator Jenny has some great art ideas for little ones under 5 with colourful ice cubes, chalks and water sprays! Watch the full video here:

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  10. Sep 25

    Made from cotton, our cushions are inspired by iconic paintings in the Gallery's collection. Head to our online shop to see our online exclusives:

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  11. Sep 25

    Discover our brand new face mask featuring a detail from ’s ‘Diana and Callisto’. Available in four designs, all our face masks are reusable. Head to our online shop to take your pick: . Every purchase supports the National Gallery.

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  12. Sep 24

    Countless tiny dots make up this calming scene by Théo van Rysselberghe. A distinctive feature of his work is the clusters of white dots sprinkled across the picture surface, as here, which give his paintings an animated, almost dancing quality:

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  13. Sep 24

    Our ‘’ range includes gifts that highlight how strong and powerful she was during her life. Artemisia was considered a survivor and our range is a nod to this female artist. Head to our online shop to see our full exhibition range:

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  14. Sep 24

    Visiting the Gallery soon? You can now experience an Italian altarpiece in its original setting by making the lost Florentine church of San Pier Maggiore reappear around you in the Sainsbury Wing, on Route A. Find out more here:

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  15. Sep 23

    Escape to the sandy bank of a quiet shore with our 5-minute meditation. Join Christina Bradstreet from our Learning team for a slow look at 'An Estuary in Northern France' by Richard Parkes Bonington:

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  16. Sep 23

    Why not show your love of art with our Bosschaert's ‘A Still Life of Flowers in a Wan-Li Vase’ washable face mask? Be quick, they are selling fast! Order your here:

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  17. Sep 23

    in 1828, Richard Parkes Bonington died at the young age of 25. Bonington was one of the most important artists of the early nineteenth century, vital to the understanding of French and British art of the Romantic period. You can see two of his paintings in Room 46.

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  18. Sep 22

    This October, in partnership with , we're taking part in this year’s Mental Wealth Festival. Join us online from 5 Oct for four unique events using paintings in the collection to explore discussions and promote good mental health through art:

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  19. Sep 22

    Personalise the background of your video calls with National Gallery images. Along with 45 of the most popular paintings, we have also backdrops within the galleries too. Download for free or donate here:

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  20. Sep 22

    If you can't make it to the Gallery yet, you can still find plenty to keep you going online, including our free creative sessions. On 25 September, join Educators Ed and Bethan as they explore 'Van Gogh's Long Grass with Butterflies', live on Zoom:

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  21. Sep 22

    Discover our latest umbrellas to keep the rain away from you this season. They are all made especially for us by , the leading British umbrella company. Start shopping here:

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