Tours
Birds in art: A feathered tour of the collection
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
From £20
The National Gallery
Birds in art: A feathered tour of the collection
Event information
- Type: Tours
- Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
- Tickets: From £20
- Location: The National Gallery
- Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN, UK
- Official page: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/birds-in-art-a-feathered-tour-of-the-collection-26-08-2026
Details
About
Expert guide Matthew Sutherland traces the beauty, symbolism and storytelling of birds in art. From delicate songbirds to majestic raptors, discover how painters across centuries have used these subjects to convey emotion, allegory and some hidden messages. Matthew will reveal the details that bring the creatures to life on canvas, inviting you to take a closer look at the sometimes familiar masterpieces with a new perspective.
Your host
Matthew Sutherland is an art historian with a BA in History of Art, an MA from Kingston University in Art Market and Appraisal and an MA from UCL in Museums and Galleries in Education. He is a qualified London Blue Badge guide who specialises in guiding London’s many art museums and galleries and is a member of the team of Blue Badge guides who regularly guide the National Gallery.