The National Portrait Gallery has closed for a day following an unexpected power outage. The central London venue, currently hosting the Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait exhibition, said all ticketholders would be able to exchange their ticket for another day or receive a refund after the closure on Thursday.
Gallery statement
A statement from the gallery read: 'Due to an unexpected power outage, we have unfortunately had to close the National Portrait Gallery today until further notice. This includes the exhibition Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait and The Portrait Restaurant. All affected ticketholders should contact the National Portrait Gallery contact centre (020 7306 0055) to exchange their ticket for another day or receive a refund. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. The gallery’s Audrey Green Cafe remains open.'
Exhibition details
The centenary exhibition celebrating late actress Monroe opened in June and showcases works by Andy Warhol, Marlene Dumas and Pauline Boty, along with her personal belongings. Recent pieces to go on display also include a picture of Sir Elton John and his family, which was put up in March, and the cover of Lily Allen’s West End Girl album was also added to the museum’s exhibition for the next year in the same month.
About the gallery
Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery is located in London’s St Martin’s Place, with some of its best known works on permanent display including the Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare, the Ditchley portrait of Queen Elizabeth I by Marcus Gheeraerts The Younger, and the Bronte Sisters by their brother Patrick Branwell Bronte.
