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The Courtauld Gallery

Somerset House Strand | Somerset House, London WC2R 0RN, England
+44 20 7848 2526
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The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Gallery also holds an outstanding collection of drawings and prints and fine example of sculpture and decorative arts.
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Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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Somerset House Strand | Somerset House, London WC2R 0RN, England
Trafalgar Square / Embankment
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+44 20 7848 2526
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Reviewed 1 week ago

A superb collection of art (mainly paintings) well displayed and usually not too busy (so you can actually take as long as you like to look at the art).

1  Thank Christopher M
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The permanent collection is something to behold and always worthwhile exhibitions are being held. Charming cafe and a very very special place for wonderful paintings to be hung.

1  Thank 28hannah2017
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We chilled out at a table with chairs in the courtyard for 20 minutes, soaking up the atmosphere and watching the people mill around.

Thank John D
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Whilst not the largest gallery in London the gallery is in a lovely building with a range of pictures and artefacts from the Renaissance to the modern day. Of particular interest is the wonderful collection of Impressionists including masterpieces by Cezanne, Monet and Van Gogh....More

Thank David O
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I defy anyone to be disappointed by this splendid location, with its views across the river Thames and elegant neo-classical architecture. Where else can you see sumptuous, magnificent paintings by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Pissaro, Cezanne, Bonnard etc for £6.00 in such dignified and tourist-free...More

1  Thank baroquenroll
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Gorgeous and impressive collection with lots of works even the casual viewer will recognize. Large enough to be well worth the trip but small enough to do as a side trip or in an hour or so drop by.

Thank miamiskibum
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I got the London Pass for the first time and stumbled onto this delightful museum. This is truly a first class collection of art spanning the eras housed in a gorgeous little building.

Thank anissa96
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The Courtaulds were Huguenots who fled France, which accounts for the heavy French presence in this gallery. Full of big-name impressionists, it’s a rather smallish museum, but is part of the HUGE Somerset House. Even though my husband's an artist, taught art for 40 years,...More

Thank Teresa B
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

If you love art, this is worth the entry fee. The building is beautiful and the collection is stunning. Curated very well. I could walk around and around for hours.

Thank THD
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful setting for these Impressionist artists including Degas, Monet and they even have a Van Gogh! My friend introduced me to the Courtauld gallery and I had no idea Someerset House had this impressive courtyard, let alone this running gallery in the corner! Easy to...More

Thank janetmferry
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Trafalgar Square / Embankment
With its iconic Nelson’s Column, majestic oversized
lions and brightly-lit fountains, Trafalgar Square is
not just considered the heart of this bustling London
hub, but the very core of the city itself. Beyond this
esteemed gathering place are more famous icons, as
well as a disproportionate numbers of the city’s most
popular cultural attractions including the National
Gallery and many West End theaters. Along the way to
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