Architecture on screen · 2012
Skyfall filming locations
One of Bond’s most memorable meetings needs little more than a gallery, a bench and a painting.
Directed by Sam Mendes · 1 documented location
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom
William Wilkins; later extensions by several architects
National Gallery
On screen: Bond meets Q
The National Gallery confirms the scene. The meeting was filmed in front of Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire.
- Architect / attribution
- William Wilkins; later extensions by several architects
- Building chronology
- Wilkins building opened 1838
- Place
- Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom
In the film
Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.
Movie frame
Columbia Pictures · Scene image source
Movie frame
Columbia Pictures · Scene image source
Filming evidence
Filming does not imply public access. Many locations remain homes, workplaces or heritage sites; consult each venue before visiting.