Be blown away by Van Gogh’s most spectacular paintings and immerse yourself in extraordinary National Gallery Stories.
Visit this month and discover incredible stories in two brand-new exhibitions. Find out what lies behind one of the UK’s most iconic paintings by Constable, then immerse yourself in the Gallery’s human perspectives in a unique interactive experience for our Bicentenary year. Plus, travel back to the 1980s and uncover David Hockney’s history with the Gallery and the fascinating science behind Van Gogh's favourite yellow in our latest films.
Discover Constable
Find out what lies behind the making of Constable's 'The Hay Wain' and its iconic status in British art, with our upcoming exhibition.
Discover Constable & The Hay Wain: Opens 17 October
Further Information: Discover Constable and the Hay Wain
NG Stories
Immerse yourself in 200 years of extraordinary National Gallery stories through magical soundscapes, light interactions and much more.
NG Stories: Making a National Gallery: Now open
Further Information: NG Stories | Exhibitions
Now open: Van Gogh
Experience the power of Van Gogh’s real paintings in this "magnificent and once-in-a-generation show" (The 'I'). This show brings together the most loved Van Gogh’s paintings from across the globe, some of which are rarely seen in public. They will be paired together with his extraordinary drawings.
Further Information: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers
Unmissable courses
Van Gogh in Provence
Visit different locations in Provence through Van Gogh’s dynamic paintings, exploring various themes from composition, to drawing, to colour.
Every Thursday from 17 October, 3.30 pm; Tickets £45 - Online
Further Information: The blinding light: Van Gogh in Provence
Stories of art 1400-1500
Learn how European Renaissance artists, such as Bellini, Van Eyck and Piero della Francesca revolutionised painting in the 15th century.
Every Wednesday from 30 October, 5.30 pm; Tickets £90 - Online
Further Information: Stories of art 1400-1500 | Events container
The chemistry of colour
Dive in with Catherine Higgitt from the Gallery's scientific department to discover Van Gogh's glorious use of yellow and how this pigment was made.
The Artist's Eye
Travel back to 1981 and experience a digital recreation of David Hockney's National Gallery exhibition ‘The Artist’s Eye'.
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
Open daily: 10am - 6pm; Friday lates until 9pm
Further Information: The National Gallery, London