About The Courtauld Gallery
Step inside this world-class London gallery showcasing stunning works spanning from Renaissance paintings to modern art. Fully accessible throughout with baby-changing facilities available.
What's nearby
- Thai Square next door
- Somerset House next door
- King's College London next door
- Lyceum Theatre 150m away
- Jubilee Market 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Beautiful space and wonderful exploration of impressionist art. Can easily visit with a spare hour or two in central London. Both times I've been the special exhibition was a nice add on.
· via Google
Visiting the Courtauld Gallery was an unforgettable experience. Although it isn’t the largest gallery in the city, the quality of the collection is astounding, featuring some of the most iconic works in art history. A personal highlight was encountering one of my favourite pieces ever: Claude Monet’s Bouquet of Flowers. The vibrancy of the colours and the softness of Monet’s brushwork are truly breathtaking up close! I spent a while just staring at this one piece specifically. The building itself is a work of art, with its elegant architecture and painted ceilings which some may accidentally overlook. It’s a lovely surprise that adds to the charm of the gallery :)
· via Google
One of the most impressive small galleries you will find anywhere, hosting some of the best of the impressionists, including Manet, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and Van Gough. The rooms used to where the Royal Academy was based and are still laid out in that style.
· via Google
We visited this gallery by chance – there were no tickets for a temporary exhibition, so we decided to see the permanent collection. And it was a happy coincidence. The gallery contains a very good, comprehensive collection from medieval art to the 20th century. It's well organized –you travel in time changing floors – and it is on a human scale, meaning you can see it in its entirety without getting overloaded. My favorite works here include: the tiny Virgin and Child attributed to Benozzo Gonzoli (15th century), the incredibly subtle Virgin and Child by Quinten Massys (early 16th century), Landscape with Flight into Egypt by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (16th century), and several paintings by Cézanne, Manet, and Renoir. It's truly a place to visit. We wondered how we hadn't come across it sooner. I highly recommend it.
· via Google
Visitors say this gallery features an impressive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Cézanne, displayed in a beautiful building. They also highlight the calm, intimate atmosphere, which allows for unhurried appreciation of the art. Guests mention the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the well-curated gift shop.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 0RN Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,140 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- London