Teachers: fill your Easter holidays with art

From Henry VIII to David Beckham, get face-to-face with the people who have shaped British history at the National Portrait Gallery, boasting over 200,000 works. The main collection is completely free to visit but don't miss their current exhibition, spotlighting the cult fashion magazine The Face. Marvel at iconic covers graced by the models, musicians and movie stars who shaped our cultural landscape from 1980 to 2004.

Get inspired by Barbara Hepworth. A modern art icon, her bold sculptures blended abstraction with the natural world. And this gallery celebrates her pioneering life and work, while showcasing some of the best in modern and contemporary art. Catch their exhibition on Surrealist artists before it closes on 21 April, and a solo exhibition spotlighting a contemporary ceramicist.

Journey through British art history at the Tate Britain where you can experience masterpieces by leading artists, from William Hogarth to Barbra Hepworth. Catch their current photography exhibition before it closes on 5 May. The 80s: Photographic Britain reveals a transformative and tumultuous period in British history, captured by trailblazing photographers, collectives and publications.

Explore half a million years of history and culture across five floors at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Through the collection, free displays, special exhibitions and events programme, visiting the museum allows you to really dive deep into fascinating historical periods from across the globe, from Egyptian mummies to Pre-Raphaelite painting. In their current exhibition, discover an influential German artist whose work examines post-war Germany's cultural legacy and the horrors of its past.

Discover the people, places and objects that make Birmingham the vibrant and diverse city that it is. With collections spanning world cultures, natural history and fine art, there's so much to see. And if you love animals, check out the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition before it closes on 20 April.

Experience masterpieces from every major tradition in Western European painting from 1200 to 1930 at the National Gallery in London. With over 65 rooms to explore, expect to see works by some of the world's best-known artists, from Rembrandt to Rubens, Vermeer to van Gogh. Step into a golden age of painting in their blockbuster exhibition, Siena: The Rise of Painting 1300-1350, and learn about a moment in art history that changed the trajectory of Western painting.

Reopening on Friday 11 April, a day out at Jupiter Artland is a showstopper. This award-winning contemporary sculpture garden and art gallery boasts 120 acres to explore. You'll encounter permanent works nestled in the landscape by artists including Tracey Emin, Phyllida Barlow and Antony Gormley. From 10 May, visit a solo exhibition by Jonathan Baldock, a contemporary artist whose unique installations explore queer and working-class history.

Follow in the footsteps of 18th-century painter Thomas Gainsborough in his former home. This quaint Georgian townhouse delves into Gainsborough's life and work, and also programmes exciting exhibitions. Catch two shows before they close on 20 April – Image of the Artist: Portraits from the Royal Academy and Picture Perfect: A Century of Fashion Photography from the National Portrait Gallery.