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Established to record the portraits of notable Britons in 1856, the collection has grown to a considerable size. Grouped chronologically, the works feature everyone from William Shakespeare to Richard Branson.
Address: St Martins Place London England WC2H 0HE
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Much like fellow Southbank Centre venues such as Royal Festival Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the concrete block that is the The Hayward is equally loved and hated by Londoners. The gallery hosts a number of temporary contemporary art exhibitions each year.
Address: Belvedere Rd. London SE1 8XX
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Formerly a part of the London County Hall complex, the Saatchi Gallery will re-open in its new location, The Duke of York's HQ in Chelsea, in November 2007. The interactive contemporary art gallery hosts a number of edgy exhibitions throughout the year.
Address: King's Road, Chelsea London EN
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The National Gallery holds about 2,300 pictures representing art in western Europe from about 1260 to 1900. When opened in 1824 the gallery charged no admission fee, a principle maintained to the present day. Some of the most recognized works by artists like Da Vinci, Van Gogh and Michelangleo can be found here.
Address: Trafalgar Square London England WC2N 5DN
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Opened in the year 2000 in a disused power station on the south bank of the Thames, the Tate Modern is a huge showpiece for international modern art. Paintings by Picasso, Matisse and Dali compliment installation and sculpture works by contemporary artists.
Address: Bankside London England UK SE1 9TG
+44 (0) 20 7887 8888
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Tate Britain is the national gallery documenting British art from the 1500s to the present. This gallery holds the largest collection of British art in the world, including one of the most celebrated British artists, William Turner. Events take place throughout the year and special exhibits are displayed often.
Address: Tate Britain, Millbank London England SW1P 4RG
+44 (0) 20 7887 8000
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