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Getting to Somerset HouseOpening 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

Quality Assured Visitor AttractionSmoking
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.

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The Admiralty Restaurant 

From the á la carte menu

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Entertaining at Somerset House

For opportunities to entertain within our galleries and architectural spaces.

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