Wonderful collection of European paintings and decorative objects. Whole gallery were well…read moredisplayed and easy to navigate. The best part of the collection was, to my taste, European weapons/armory on the first floor. This section is huge and ranging from Middle Ages to late 18th century. The gun selection is exquisite. If you are studying armory, this is a place to visit. Admission is free and accessible. You can easily spend two to three hours wondering and enjoy the atmosphere. Staff are helpful and willing to help. There is a restaurant/cafe to refresh after long day of sightseeing.

Great hidden gem! Visiting here is free. This guy has such a large collection of art and artifacts…read morethat he could color code his ancient vases. "The Swing" is such a beautiful painting. Most of the artwork is from the Victorian era, so if paintings of rich people from their day with ruffled collars is your thing ... this is the place for you. There are other amazing pieces and there was a modern art exhibit happening on the ground floor. Just when you think you are done, there is an entire room full of medieval armor behind the store. Pro-tip - the bathrooms are amazing and free. And finally, don't accidentally lean on Marie Antoinette's chest of drawers like I did. To be fair, I don't Marie would have lost her head about it!

The current display at the Serpentine Gallery is Michaelangelo Pistoletto's exhibition. From the…read morehandbook "the artist has devised a site-specific labyrinthine installation that guides visitors through the Gallery's interior spaces to discover a series of sculptural works concealed within Pistoletto's maze-like structure alters how viewers comprehend the building's original architecture and renders them a fundamental component of the work itself." I can't quite say that I "got" it. Several four-foot wide rolls of what looks like cardboard packing materials unrolled and stood on end to make a maze, with a few interesting sculptures including a standing Buddha that is staring into a mirror. Huh?

Modern art. I don't quite get it. You are not supposed to be laughing out loud when you see art,…read moreright? But don't listen to me, I'm just a simpleton. Really quite small, but it's free and worth a visit to broaden your art senses. Also a good spot for free and clean bathrooms. When you gotta Van Gogh, you gotta Van Gogh. No one wants to be consti-painted.

As we can assume from the name of this establishment, the Saatchi Gallery is a midsize…read morespace/facility that can be host to very interesting installments. I was visiting Saatchi during their Flowers installations. The collection was just ok, could be better. Since there is admission fee I was expecting more art works on the view. Saatchi is accessible facility with walking distance to public transport. Crew at Saatchi are engaging and very helpful. With so many other galleries and museums in London, I wouldn't recommend visiting unless they have interesting artworks on view that compromise the entrance fee.

During the Queen's Jubilee Celebration, this beautiful venue Saatchi Gallery is featuring the…read moreamazing Tiffany and Co exhibit. No need to tell you as it was over the top dazzling experience! We spent almost four hours going through exquisite jewelry collections and learning about the company's history, designers and inspiration for their creativity. The gallery is spacious with high ceilings, great air quality, lighting and clean! The restrooms were also just as nice! SAATCHI GALLERY is a lovely place to explore !

I first came here for the Michael Craig Martin Private view which was some time ago. The difference…read morebetween going to a private view in the Gagosian and a private view in other galleries is there is no wine, I might have been a bit early but I didn't see a glass in sight. The space itself is great though, with one main large room and two smaller rooms to each side, I've been in the gallery in New York as well and it's a similar layout. The location could be better, situated in Britannia Street so the nearest tube station is Kings Cross.

Huzzah for UK Yelp! Finally! So I am going to Yelp a two year old show and gallery visit for my…read more400th review. Nyah. This gallery was the art highlight (and only art visit since I went with and for my two teenage sons who abhor art galleries/museums) of my very short trip to London two years ago. I came to see the Francis Bacon triptychs and was not disappointed. For an added bonus, Damien Hirst's works were being shown as well. The gallery is pretty nondescript from the outside located on a small side street near the Kings Cross Station. The front belies the large, well-lighted space inside. The Bacon works were positively glowing. This space seems nicer than the New York Gagosian but maybe I was just enamored by the Bacon paintings.

I have--since relinquishing my guns as a trainee artist, resolving somewhat of an infrequent…read more"hobby" artist--for a long-time been fascinated by Japanese artwork and printing. It shouldn't be much of a surprise then, that I have often found myself in the Japanese Gallery on the Camden Passage in Islington. Neatly laid out, in a very minimalist Japanese fashion, the Japanese Gallery has been collecting an abundant selection of Ukiyo-e ("sad" or "floating world") wood-block prints that range from: antique originals that around 200 years old, if not more; to contemporary Manga reprints. The prices are quite infrequent as well, some of the stock is well out of reach for my pockets, but some antique-reprints can be as low as £10, if not lower. The varied stock is then categorised into further sections: Beauty and Female; Animals; Shunga and so on. Downstairs there are a couple of exhibitions spaces, which usually display Geisha (traditionally referring to a person of the arts) works. There are also a few reference books and knickknacks floating around, so if you're interested it's probably worth checking out.

Set in the quaint, cobble-stoned Camden Passage in Islington is this lovely little shop which sells…read morea range of delicate Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. This form of art is the most well known of the Japanese arts where the prints are of traditional Japanese images such as geishas, samurais, sumo wrestlers, kabuki male/ female actors, landscapes and birds. You can purchase original prints ranging from just under a £100 up to thousands of pounds. However, the great thing about Japanese Gallery is that for those who can't afford to or are unwilling to spend so much on a print, can buy reproductions for £10, or slightly more if framed. The images all hold an element of charm, each telling a certain narrative and look very good hung up on a wall at home, as well as making very appropriate gifts.

As enjoyable as our visit was and it was enjoyable I did feel the exhibitions were limited and not…read moreas comprehensive as expected. We booked well in advance and after a long walk and many stairs we found our exhibit.

Went to the summer exhibition and loved it! Excellent submissions and well worth the money! Plus…read morethe rest of the gallery is free

One of my last days in London, and I could not leave without going to a photo gallery! Glad I did…read more There was a piece on the top floor by Bieke Depoorter that was really engaging. And another work about Thamesmead that was equally as interesting. The showings rotate, so it's really luck of the draw as to what you'll see. The gift shop is epic. They have so many books that I wanted to get, but alas, I am but a disabled traveller, unfit for carry large volumes across the pond. Most importantly, they sell all types of film in the shop. Film and even cameras. Who needs candy when you can lick the delicious toxic chemicals of celluloid?

Absolutely loved this gallery, it's small and doesn't take too long to get through. If your a…read morestudent it's 2,50 pounds. If you aren't it's 5 pounds. Took me about an hour to get through and the little "gift shop" had beautiful postcards and books to buy :) If I'm ever in London again I'll be back!

A small Contemporary Art Gallery with free entrance. Such a lovely find. Well worth the 30 mins out…read moreof your busy life to view what they are displaying. Highly recommended if you are in the Soho area and enjoy intriguing pieces of art.

Controversial art exhibition, which makes you think and is one of the quirkiest places you'll…read morevisit! Highly reccomend a visit if you're in the soho area.

A real delight! Not only were the staff and owner extremely helpfull and enlightening about the…read morework but they were genuinely welcoming without commercial charm laid on for the sale. A fantastic collection of paintings in a gallery as galleries are supposed to be.

Stopped by the National Gallery yesterday, and honestly, this place is amazing. It's way bigger…read morethan I expected -- room after room packed with artwork from all the famous painters you learn about in school. And the vibe is super chill. Every room has benches so you can sit down, relax, and actually enjoy the art instead of rushing through. The best part? It's completely FREE to get in. You just walk in and suddenly you're face‑to‑face with pieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and a ton of others. You could easily spend hours here and still not see everything. There's just so much to take in -- colors, details, history, all of it. It's the kind of place where you keep saying "okay, just one more room" and then an hour goes by. If you're in London, this is a must‑visit. Beautiful art, relaxed atmosphere, and again... it's FREE. Absolutely worth your time.

The National Gallery is a must see on your visit to London. We went on a Friday night because they…read morewere opened until 9:00 pm. We thought that evening might be a quiet time to go, but the Gallery was packed with art lovers. The Gallery is huge and free to visit, although donations are emcouraged. The building is Greek Revival with a modern addition that serves as the visitor entrance. Ornate domes, marble and granite staircases and beautiful woodwork add to the grandeur. The complex is made up of galleries of art organized by time period, several cafes and gift shops. Maps throughout the complex are very helpful. The Museum houses the most extensive collection of Masters that I've ever seen. There is an entire gallery of spectacular Rembrandt paintings. I enjoyed comparing his style between the different works. Four galleries are filled with Impressionistic greats including a room devoted to Monet's water lily pieces. I saw so many Van Gogh's that I had never seen before. Beautiful benches in each room were inviting to sit and take in the art. There is so much to see that you can't see it all in one day. I ordered free tickets on-line but they were not checking tickets during my visit. I did go through security and they check bags. Rest rooms are sparse, expect to wait in a line to use the facilities. There are lots of stairs with a few elevators available.