Birth of a Collection: Masterpieces from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts
2013May22(Wed)–Sep1(Sun)About this exhibition
An outstanding collection of Old Master and 19th century paintings will go on display at the National Gallery as part of the Barber Institute of Fine Arts anniversary celebrations.
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Plan a trip around here
This exhibition has closed. Exhibitions coming up at museums within about 15 km of The National Gallery.
- Ana Mendieta2026Jul15(Wed)–2027Jan17(Sun)Tate Modern2kmfrom The National Gallery
- Julio Le Parc: Light. Colour. Action.2026Jun11(Thu)–2027May3(Mon)Tate Modern2kmfrom The National Gallery
- Frida: The Making of an Icon2026Jun25(Thu)–2027Jan3(Sun)Tate Modern2kmfrom The National Gallery
The red line is today. Where bars overlap, those shows are open at the same time.
In September, 3 of these are open at the same time.
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