Galleries · London
Sainsbury Wing
In or near London.
Sainsbury Wing — extension to the National Gallery, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sainsbury Wing is an art gallery in London. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The original architect was Robert Venturi. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area WC2H.
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Official information
The Sainsbury Wing is part of the National Gallery in London, showcasing a collection of European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Visitors can explore works by renowned artists and enjoy the architectural design of the wing itself.
Place summary
The Sainsbury Wing is a gallery located in London, specifically in the Westminster unparished area. Designed by architect Robert Venturi, it is a Grade I listed building, notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5086, -0.1298
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2H 7HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q52984670 (CC0)
- commons: National Gallery London Sainsbury Wing 2006-04-17.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sainsbury Wing?
- Sainsbury Wing is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 7HA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Sainsbury Wing?
- Sainsbury Wing — extension to the National Gallery, London.
- How do I get to Sainsbury Wing?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 7HA.
- Is Sainsbury Wing a listed building?
- Sainsbury Wing is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- How do I get to Sainsbury Wing?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 7HA.