Plan your visit
Opening times
| Somerset House | |
| South Building | 10.00 - 18.00 |
|---|---|
| Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court | 07.30 - 23.00 |
| River Terrace & Seamen's Hall |
08.00 - 23.00 |
Call +44 (0)20 7845 4600 for latest information.
| Embankment Galleries | |
| Open Daily | 10.00 - 18.00 |
|---|---|
| (Last Admission 17.30) | |
| Thursdays | 10.00 - 21.00 |
| (Last Admission 20.30) | |
| The Courtauld Gallery | |
| Open Daily | 10.00 - 18.00 |
|---|---|
| (Last Admission 17.30) | |
Admission to the Embankment Galleries
| Adult | £8 | |
| OAPs; Full-time UK students; 12 - 17 year-olds; ES40 holders | £6 | |
| Under 12s | free |
Admission to The Courtauld Gallery
| Adult | £5 | |
| Concession | £4 | |
| Full-time UK students; under 18s; ES40 holders | free | |
| Mondays 10.00 - 14.00* | free | |
| * Excluding public holidays | ||
General information
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the buildings. Smoking is permitted on the River Terrace and in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court.
Dogs
Except for registered assistance dogs on harness, dogs are not allowed on site.
Photography
Non-commercial photography is welcomed in most parts of Somerset House except, for reasons of copyright, in the Seamen's Hall and the King's Barge House. The use of tripods is not permitted for safety reasons. Visitors wishing to take non-flash photography at The Courtauld Gallery should enquire at the admissions desk.
