Is National Gallery under scaffolding or closed?

Is National Gallery under scaffolding?

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Yes, it should look like the photo.

No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.

National Gallery, London: the classic view — The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2014), not a current photo. Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Last checked: 2 Nov 2026

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