What's new for December

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New this month

With the Gallery open once more, take a look at what's new to see and do this December - including a festive family experience and an exhibition immersing you in a 500-year-old Christmas scene. 

Plus, explore the latest online events and videos to enjoy from home.  

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A family Christmas experience

Step into a painter's winter wonderland to meet Father Christmas, enjoy tasty treats and take home a gift.  

Various dates in December
10.15am–8pm
Tickets £10–20

Book now ›

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Exhibitions

Take One Picture

Discover the artists of the future in this showcase of work by primary school children, all responding creatively to George Bellows' 'Men of the Docks'. 
 

Now open
Free   

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Sensing the Unseen

Through soundscapes, spoken word and digital imagery, travel back 500 years and immerse yourself in Jan Gossaert's intricately rich world, in a new Gallery experience.   

Opens 9 December
Free

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Latest videos

Picture of the month

Walk Monet's snowy Parisian suburbs, in December's picture, as voted by you.

Watch now ›

5-minute meditation

Find solace in nature and take a moment to feel the rhythmic breeze of Van Gogh's wheatfield, in this 5-minute film.

Watch now ›

Online events

Christmas quiz

Are you up for a festive challenge? Expect some tricky questions, picture rounds and playful teasers.

Wednesday 9 December
6.30pm
Tickets £3

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Talk and draw

Explore Jan Gossaert's 'The Adoration of the Kings' and make your own work in this short, artist-led drawing session.  

Friday 18 December
4pm
Free

Book now ›

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Gift ideas

Be twice as nice this Christmas

Treat someone special to a year's worth of great art and support your National Gallery with a Gift Membership. 

Gift great art ›

Unique gifts

Find something truly different this Christmas with our selection of gift ideas inspired by our artists, paintings and exhibitions.

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Image credits:
Detail from Jan Gossaert, 'The Adoration of the Kings', 1510-15 © The National Gallery, London  
Father Christmas experience © The National Gallery Company, London
Artwork by Year 5, West London Free School Primary
Detail from Claude Monet, 'Snow Scene at Argenteuil', 1875 © The National Gallery, London  
Detail from Vincent van Gogh, 'A Wheatfield, with Cypresses', 1889 © The National Gallery, London
Detail from Sandro Botticelli, 'Mystic Nativity', 1500 © The National Gallery, London    
Gift Membership © The National Gallery, London
Unique gifts © The National Gallery Company, London