What’s new in December-National Gallery London
What’s new in December
Let the Gallery be your escape from the festive rush. From a brand new virtual exhibition to your chosen Picture of the Month, here’s a taste of all the art to get lost in this month.
Fruits of the Spirit
A brand new virtual experience pairs Gallery highlights with paintings from 9 museums across the UK to explore the themes of peace and joy.
Feeling Christmassy?
A musical Christmas
Step into a wintry wonderland this festive season as we bring a famous Dutch painting to life in a special musical theatre performance.
Various dates and times in DecemberTickets £15In Gallery
A festive quiz
Test your knowledge of Medieval and early Renaissance art. Expect some tricky questions, picture rounds and playful teasers.
Monday 12 December6.30 pmTickets £3Online
The art of gifting
Gift a year of unlimited free entry to all our exhibitions, exclusive events, previews and much more.
Gift Membership starts from £75
Latest videos
Picture of the month
Anna Murray and Harriet O’Neill explore the theme of light in Lippi’s ‘Annunciation’, as voted for by you.
Duration: 1 minute
Why does this painting make some people cry?
Enjoy quiet contemplation and slow looking at Monet’s atmospheric painting.
Duration: 14 minutes
More gift ideas
From books about artists to homeware, or games – we’ve got just the right presents for adults and children, including gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
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Image credits:Piero della Francesca, The Nativity, 1470-5 © The National Gallery, LondonFra Filippo Lippi, The Annunciation, about 1450-3 © The National Gallery, London
