Spanning six centuries, The National Portrait Gallery artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped, and continue to shape a nation – from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes.

At the National Portrait Gallery, they are passionate about portraiture, championing artists and encouraging creativity. They celebrate the power of portraiture to create person-to-person connections and the experiences we provide offer encounters with some of the world’s greatest artists as well as the very best in contemporary art.