Behind the Scenes at the National Gallery
Thursday 25th January 2018We are delighted to have confirmed an exclusive tour of the National Gallery with the gallery’s Head of Art Handling, Patrick O’Sullivan. Patrick will close a number of rooms especially for us, taking a number of paintings out of their frames and discussing the technical challenges involved in hanging, displaying, moving and framing the collection, as well as the various solutions he and his team have devised. On our last private tour with Patrick a particular highlight was his discussion of Leonardo da Vinci’s Burlington Cartoon which we were able to see taken out of its protective frame. This was designed specially by Patrick in order to display and safeguard this precious and priceless work.
Our study day will reveal a rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the work that experts at the gallery do to care for, protect and present the collection.
Spaces on this event are strictly limited, so early booking is advisable
Itinerary
Please meet at 10.30 in the National Gallery Dining Rooms which is on the First Floor of the Sainsbury Wing (this is not to be confused with the Café which is on the ground floor of the Getty Wing).
Coffee, tea and homemade biscuits (included) will be served between 10.30 and 11.00. We will then meet Patrick so please do arrive in good time as we will be moving around various galleries (which will be cordoned off for us), so latecomers may find it hard to find us. The tour will finish at about 12.30.
Further Information
Location and Directions
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
Map:
To view a map of the gallery location click here
Travel Information:
The nearest tube stations are Leicester Square and Charing Cross. If you are coming from Waterloo, you may wish to take the overland train from Waterloo East which brings you into Charing Cross railway station, which is a regular and efficient service. If you are coming by bus, click here for a list of bus routes.
Participation
If you would like to join us please fill in the online booking form. If you would prefer to send a booking form by post please download a copy here.
Once your booking has been accepted, we will notify you by email. Normally we will not need to send you any further information, so please just bring the study day details and email confirmation with you on the day. We regret we are unable to offer refunds on unused tickets, but tickets may be transferred to someone else for the event you have booked (please do let us know if you would like to do so, and give us the name of the person who will be taking your place). Availability is limited.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for booking this event.