About us
The National Gallery houses the national collection of Western European painting from the 13th to 19th centuries. It cares for the collection, enhancing it for future generations, primarily by acquisition, and also studies it whilst encouraging access to the pictures for the education and enjoyment of the widest possible public.
The National Gallery is governed by the Museum and Galleries Act 1992, under which it has charitable status but is exempt from the need to register with the Charity Commission.
Status
The Gallery is a non-departmental public body, whose sponsor body is the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The Director of the National Gallery is also the Accounting Officer appointed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Governance
The Gallery is governed by a Board of Trustees. The establishment, constitution, functions and property etc. of the Board of Trustees can be found in Section 1 to the Museums and Galleries Act 1992. The general functions of the Board of Trustees can be found in Section 2 to the Museums and Galleries Act 1992.