Dulwich Picture Gallery, recognized as England’s oldest public art gallery, is offering free admission to its permanent collection from March 10 to March 15. The initiative is part of National Lottery Open Week, a nationwide event that grants public access to historic sites funded by the National Lottery. Visitors can view the gallery's extensive collection of over 600 European masterpieces, including works by Rembrandt, Gainsborough, and Van Dyck, by presenting a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard.
This event highlights the ongoing importance of public funding in maintaining cultural heritage and expanding art accessibility. By opening the doors of a landmark institution designed by Sir John Soane, the initiative honors the gallery's original 1817 mission to make world-class art available for public inspection, while encouraging new audiences to engage with historic and contemporary works in its recently revamped sculpture garden.