Start your Valentine's weekend with an evening of special events inspired by themes of love and romance at The National Gallery. Expect live music, drop-in drawing sessions, guided tours and a whole host of free activities - plus don't miss the pop-up bar in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer and the last late opening of Visions of Paradise.

The evening's festivities include; Fascinating Fascinators with the Glam Hatters, The Language of Fans with the curators of the Fan Museum, Courtly Dancing with dancers and musicians from Renaissance Footnotes, and Historical Aphrodisiacs with AVM Curiosities - join us in Room 30 for this titillating taste of history.

Historical Aphrodisiacs at The National Gallery, London | Room 30 | Friday 12 February | Event from 6pm | Sessions 7–7.30pm & 8– 8.30pm | Click here for more information | FREE ENTRY.