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Everyone loves a good trip to London, especially to look at art! These art galleries are the best galleries in London worth checking out! Whether you like art exhibits, photography, or more – London has it!<\/p>\n

1. Tate Modern<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Tate Modern is free to enter, it has international modern and contemporary art. They also have different exhibitions that take place and events that can be attended.<\/p>\n

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2. Tate Britain<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tate Britain focuses on British art forms from the 1500\u2019s up to present day. If you are looking find out more about the British history of art, this is the perfect place for you. Also a gallery which hosts a variety of different exhibitions and events, majority of which are free.<\/p>\n

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3. National Portrait Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

This gallery is one which houses a collection of historically famous and important British people. Admission is free to this gallery; however, they welcome donations to support its running. Currently showcasing a yearlong exhibition on \u2018Rebel Women\u2019 which focuses on the suffragette movement and they will soon be opening one on \u2018Victorian Giants: The Birth of Art Photography’.<\/p>\n

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4. Serpentine Galleries<\/a><\/h2>\n

The serpentine galleries are two contemporary art galleries. Both of them do a variety of different things, such as their annual festival of ideas and an annual architecture programme. The Serpentine Gallery focuses on art during the transition of social change.<\/p>\n

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5. Whitechapel Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

Whitechapel Gallery is a public gallery located in east London in the borough of Tower Hamlets. It was opened in 1901. One of the first publicly funded galleries for temporary exhibitions in London.<\/p>\n

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6. The Photographer\u2019s Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

The photographer\u2019s gallery was the first of its kind to ever be situated in London in 1971. The first gallery in the UK to be dedicated solely to photography. Showcasing a variety of different artists and different photography forms.<\/p>\n

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7. Saatchi Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Saatchi Gallery provides a platform for contemporary art produced by young artists or international artists whose work has rarely been showcased. The gallery works as a foundation for artists to build their careers.<\/p>\n

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8. Courtauld Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Courthauld Gallery is an art museum based at the Strand entrance of Somerset House in the centre of London. Well known for its vast collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including artists such as Van Gogh and Gauguin. The gallery also showcases sculptures and prints.<\/p>\n

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9. Victoria And Albert Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n

This Museum is one of the world\u2019s leading galleries of art and design. From architecture to photography to sculptures. The collection held here spans from over 5000 years of creative art work from all avenues.<\/p>\n

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10. The Guildhall Art Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n

This art gallery was established in 1886 initially as a \u2018Collection of Art Pieces Worthy of the Capital City\u2019 it holds work dating back to the 1600\u2019s up till present. Including a variety of 17th century portraits. It’s history is what makes it one of the best galleries in London!<\/p>\n

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Do you think these are the best galleries in London? Let us know in the comment section below!<\/h2>\n
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