Surprise: The National Gallery opens its doors on Christmas Day! From 10 am to 6 pm, it’s free and empty.
You can stare at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers without someone’s elbow in your ribs. It’s a zen experience. Plus, the cafe does hot chocolate and mince pies.
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Fun fact: The gallery once hung a painting upside down for 47 days before anyone noticed. That’s the festive spirit we need.
