Channel is Somerset House’s new curated online space for art, ideas and the artistic process.
The Courtauld Gallery | North Wing
The Courtauld Gallery has reopened its doors following the most significant modernisation project in its history.
Guided Tours
Our Historical Highlights Tours take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
General Areas & Entrances
Strand entrance
08.00 - 23.00
Great Arch Entrance on Victoria Embankment
08.00 - 19.00
New Wing
08.00 - 21.00
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court
08.00 - 23.00 daily*
The fountains are currently switched off.
Seamen’s Hall
08.00 - 23.00
River Terrace
From 08.00 daily
* Our gallery and exhibition spaces sometimes open late for exhibitions and special events. The Edmond J. Safra Court is occasionally closed for concerts and other special events.
Restaurants, cafés & shops
Learn more about our cafés & restaurants
Spring | New Wing
Lunch
Tuesday – Friday 12.00 – 14.30
Dinner
Tuesday – Saturday 17.30 – 21.30
WatchHouse | East Wing
Offering indoor dining and a takeaway food and drinks service.
Mon - Fri 08.00 - 18.00
Sat - Sun 09.00 - 18.00
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Café Petiole | South Wing
Chef Rishim Sachdeva brings Café Petiole, a new (mostly) vegan café to Somerset House.
Open Tue - Sat 09.00 - 17.00
Sun 11.00 - 17.00
Somerset House Shop | East Wing
Please note the shop is currently closed for refurbishment.