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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES16th-century altarpiecesand devotional paintingsseen here outside Italy forthe first time. Exhibition£13.20. Sat-Thurs 10.00-18.00; Fri 10.00-21.00.General admission free.Trafalgar Square, WC2N5DN. 020 7747 2885. nationalgallery.org.ukË t Charing Cross.Map C5.NATIONAL PORTRAITGALLERYBritish history throughthe ages told via portraitsof famous and influentialpeople. Until 27 MayMan Ray Portraits.The first ever museumexhibition to focus onthe 20th-century artist’sphotographic portraitureincludes over 150 vintageprints. Exhibition £12.70,child under-12 free. Until23 Jun George Catlin:American Indian Portraits.1830s paintings of NativeAmerican peoples by thePennsylvania-born artist.Sat-Wed 10.00-18.00;Thurs & Fri 10.00-21.00.General admission free.St. Martin’s Place, WC2H0HE. 020 7312 2463. npg.org.ukË Leicester Square.Map C6.PHOTOGRAPHERS’GALLERYSoho gallery specialisingin international and Britishphotography. Until 21 JulClaire Aho: Studio Works.A collection of photographsfrom the renowned Finnishphotographer, who waswell-known for her vivid,wit-filled images from theworld of fashion, editorialand advertising. Mon-Wed& Fri-Sat 10.00-18.00;Thurs 10.00-20.00; Sun11.30-18.00.Admission free.16-18 Ramillies Street,W1F 7LW. 020 70879300. photonet.org.ukË Oxford Circus.Map B5.QUEEN’S GALLERYOver 500 years oftreasures from the RoyalCollection displayed atBuckingham Palace,including paintings,furniture, ceramics, silver,jewellery and textiles.From 10 May In Fine Style:The Art Of Stuart and TudorFashion. Portraits of theBritish monarchy wearingopulent constumesduring the 16th and 17thcenturies, which signifythe influence of fashion indetermining social statusand conveying messages.Works by artists includingHans Holbein the Youngerand Van Dyck. Daily10.00-17.30. Admission£9.25, child £4.65.Buckingham Palace, SW1A1AA. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.ukË t Victoria.Map D5.ROYAL ACADEMYOF ARTSFounded in 1768, the RAstages regularly-changingexhibitions and variedevents. Until 9 Jun GeorgeBellows (1882-1925):Modern American Life.First retrospective ofworks by American Realistpainter. Exhibition £10,child free. Fri 10.00-22.00; Sat-Thurs10.00-18.00.Burlington House,Piccadilly, W1J 0BD. 020 7300 8000. royalacademy.org.ukË Green Park/PiccadillyCircus. Map C5.SAATCHI GALLERYA large, highly-influentialcontemporary artgallery. Closed betweenexhibitions. Until 9 JunGaiety Is The MostOutstanding FeatureOf The Soviet Union.Fascinating mix ofphotographs, paintingsand installations from18 emerging Russiancontemporary artistsexamining how thenation’s creativity hasbeen influenced by itsrecent history. Daily10.00-18.00.Admission free.Duke Of York’s HQ, King’sMilitary museumsNational Service Display atthe National Army MuseumCHURCHILL WARROOMSFormer Prime Minister SirWinston Churchill foughtWorld War II from thisfortified basement. UntilAug Undercover – LifeIn Churchill’s Bunker. Anexhibition reveals workingconditions in the secretHQ. Daily 09.30-18.00.Admission £15.45,child free.Clive Steps, King CharlesStreet, SW1A 2AQ. 020 7930 6961. iwm.org.ukË Westminster. Map D5.FIREPOWER, THEROYAL ARTILLERYMUSEUMEurope’s biggest artillerycollection, with interactivegalleries and big guns.Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00,plus bank holidays.Admission £5.30,child £2.50.Royal Arsenal, SE18 6ST. 020 8855 7755. firepower.org.ukË t Woolwich Arsenal.Off map.NATIONAL ARMYMUSEUMThe story of the BritishArmy told through aselection of fascinatingdisplays, events andlectures. Daily 10.00-17.30. Admission free.Royal Hospital Road,SW3 4HT. 020 77300717. nam.ac.uk ËSloane Square. Off map.NATIONAL MARITIMEMUSEUMState-of-the-art museumexploring Britain’smaritime history andfuture. Daily 10.00-17.00.General admission free.Romney Road, SE10 9NF. 020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk Ë CuttySark. Off map.ROYAL AIR FORCEMUSEUMNational aviation museumon the historic LondonAerodrome site, featuringmore than 100 aircraft.Until 8 May Fresh Air – ANew Perspective OnAviation Art. Collectionof modern works byrenowned aviation artistDavid Bent, which arebig, bold and captivating.Daily 10.00-18.00.Admission free.Grahame Park Way,Hendon, NW9 5LL. 020 8205 2266. rafmuseum.orgË Colindale. Off map.NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM IMAGE © NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM58 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|May 2013