Why not visit indepenently with your school group? Please book in advance. We also recommend that teachers/group leaders make a preliminary visit beforehand if possible.

It really isn't necessary to know everything about the works on display; look for clues artists use in their work as well as the curators' labels - this is a great starting point to help you understand what is on display.

Useful questions you could use with your group: 

  • What do you see?
  • What stands out?
  • What makes you say that?
  • Do you like it? Why/Why not?
  • How does it make you feel?

The teacher/group leader is responsible for the conduct of their group at all times whilst in the gallery and that Health & Safety guidelines are observed.

For more information, please contact the Education Department education@nationalgalleries.org