National Gallery sleepover prize draw offers chance to dream among paintings

London gallery’s competition marks 200th anniversary and opening of Sainsbury Wing after two-year overhaulAs far as sleepovers go, it’s a one of a kind: an overnight stay in a luxury bed in the middle of the National Gallery’s exhibition rooms, dreaming under the world’s greatest paintings.Perhaps you’ll be inspired by the venerated artworks to pick up a paintbrush, or you’ll have a surreal experience like Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum, whose character – a night security guard – finds its exhibits come to life after sunset. You could even unearth a long-buried conspiracy, and find your discoveries adorning the pages of the next Dan Brown novel. Continue reading...

Apr 7, 2025 - 07:20
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National Gallery sleepover prize draw offers chance to dream among paintings

London gallery’s competition marks 200th anniversary and opening of Sainsbury Wing after two-year overhaul

As far as sleepovers go, it’s a one of a kind: an overnight stay in a luxury bed in the middle of the National Gallery’s exhibition rooms, dreaming under the world’s greatest paintings.

Perhaps you’ll be inspired by the venerated artworks to pick up a paintbrush, or you’ll have a surreal experience like Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum, whose character – a night security guard – finds its exhibits come to life after sunset. You could even unearth a long-buried conspiracy, and find your discoveries adorning the pages of the next Dan Brown novel. Continue reading...