National Portrait Gallery

Five floors of famous faces, both paintings and photographs, are arranged in chronological order, from the likes of William Shakespeare to Mick Jagger. The Portrait Restaurant on the fifth floor offers stunning views of London and serves modern British fare. Daily 10 am-5:50 pm (Thursday and Friday to 8:50 pm). Free except for special exhibitions. 2 St. Martin's Place (Tube station: Leicester Square or Charing Cross), London WC2. Phone 020-7312-2463 (recorded information). http://www.npg.org.uk.