Guildhall Art Gallery has paintings and sculptures dating from the Great Fire of London to the present day and it is particularly noted for its paintings of London and also its collection of paintings from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Guildhall Art Gallery was originally built in 1885 to house the City of London’s art collection, which was previously held at Guildhall. The earlier building was destroyed in the Blitz and the current art gallery building was opened in 1999.
What to see at Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery has paintings and sculptures dating from the Great Fire of London to the present day and it is particularly noted for its paintings of London and also its collection of paintings from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Highlights include La Ghilandata by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar by John Singleton Copley.
The basement of the gallery features the remains of a Roman amphitheatre (dating to circa 70 AD) which was discovered in 1988.
Visiting Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery is located in Guildhall Yard, just off Gresham Street in the centre of the City of London. Bank is the closest tube station, although Moorgate and St Paul’s are also nearby.
It is located immediately next door to Guildhall and is very close to the City of London Police Museum. Guildhall is also less than a 10-minute walk to the Museum of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Free 30–45-minute guided tours operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12.15pm and 1.15pm.
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