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National Portrait Gallery Shop
St Martins Place, National Portrait Gallery, London, WC2H 0HE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7306 0055
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Located in the basement of the National Portrait Gallery, alongside the swanky, newly renovated restaurant, the National Portrait Gallery bookshop is a true treat for art lovers. The bookshop specializes in British Art primarily (much of which has been or is inspired by the gallery's ongoing exhibitions and/or permanent collection), but it also stocks a wide range of biographies and history and painting titles. There is a mail order service available and you can also buy CD ROM's and educational aids.

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Directions

Charing Cross

Hours

M-Su 10a-6p

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