The National Gallery Collection. The National Gallery was founded in 1824 and houses the national collection of Western Europe in painting: over 2,000 pictures from 1260 to 1900. The Collection represents all the major European schools of painting and includes masterpieces by virtually all the great artists. It is arranged by period in four wings:
The Gallery Guide soundtrack. A unique portable Cd-player which provides audio commentaries to almost every painting displayed on the main floor. Available at no obligatory charge at the main entrance and Sainshury Wing foyer, it allows visitors to call up information on pictures og their choice. A highlights tour of 30 great paintings is available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
The Computer Information Room'Micro Gallery'. A computerised information system of the entire Collection enabling visitors to expore individual areas of interest whether it is a particular painting, artist, period or subject matter. Use of the system is free of charge. Sainsbury Wing, first flood. Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm(Wednesday until 7:30pm), Sunday 12 noon to 5:30 pm.