A real place on screen
National Gallery
A classical public frontage conceals an evolving network of painting galleries. The film uses the institution as a place for a quiet conversation, allowing art and architecture to carry much of the scene’s meaning.
- Architect / attribution
- William Wilkins; later extensions by several architects
- Building chronology
- Wilkins building opened 1838
- Place
- Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom
The real building
National Gallery, London, England This is a photo of listed building number 1066236 .
Films at National Gallery
Skyfall (2012)
On screen: Bond meets Q
The National Gallery confirms the scene. The meeting was filmed in front of Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire.
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
Building sources
A screen appearance does not imply public access. Consult the venue for current visiting arrangements.