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Print on Demand
Somerset House
Buy images of London from photographers Jamie Lumley, Jeff Knowles & Richard Bryant alongside prints of paintings from The Courtauld Gallery. Prices start from £4.00.
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Tom's Terrace
Somerset House
Michelin starred chef Tom Aikens has opened a restaurant at Somerset House. Enjoy cocktails, dishes to share or a three course meal with views across the Thames.
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Tom's Kitchen
Somerset House
Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens' new restaurant will open on 1 September. In an exciting transformation of the previous Admiralty Restaurant, the menu will offer the freshest British produce.
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Art on the Line: Screen Icons
Learning Centre
Discover the art of silkscreen printing with support from artist Steve Dixon. Create your own bold colour prints, and learn how to experiment with this versatile process.
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Free Family Workshop: Passion for Pastels
Learning Centre
Explore colour mixing and create your own pastel masterpiece after visiting the Fauve artists in the Courtauld Gallery, known for their vibrant paintings.
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London Fashion Week
Somerset House
London Fashion Week returns to Somerset House...
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London Fashion Weekend
Somerset House
Shop from over 100 designers including Twenty8Twelve, Alex Monroe, House of Harlow, Olivia Rubin, Ghost, Sass & Bide and many more – all selling their collections at incredible discounts.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Family Workshop: Motion Pictures
Somerset House
There are many paintings with an intriguing story in The Courtauld Gallery; choose your favourite and create a storyboard or comic strip to take the action forward.
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Mini Make Believe: Creepy Crawlies
Learning Centre
Under 5s and their families - join us for a mini-beast music and mask making medley.
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Picture This at Somerset House - Writers' Talks in The Courtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Gallery
Six eminent writers, including Amit Chaudhuri and Michael Morpurgo, take inspiration from paintings in The Courtauld Gallery.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Art on the Line: Print Run
Learning Centre
A two day practical course exploring various types of intaglio and relief printmaking. Develop skills in drypoint, lino cuts, and collagraphs with the support of artist Steve Dixon.
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Free Family Workshop: Trick of the Light
Learning Centre
Discover how artists of the past used light and dark to dramatic effect in their work, then create your own tonal masterpiece in charcoals and chalk.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Matthew Williamson
The Courtyard Rooms
A unique insight into the life of one of the most original and exciting fashion designers working today.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Family Workshop: Mini Masked Ball
Learning Centre
Kings and Queens of old held masquerades at Somerset House, with incredible costumes and take part in plays and dances. Design your own tiny ball complete with the outfits and decorations.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Breon O’Casey: Paintings, Sculptures and Prints
Somerset House
Paintings, bronzes and graphic works from a key figure in the St Ives artists group.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Holiday Drop-in Workshop: Shadows on the Wall
Learning Centre
Make your own moveable shadow puppets and see them projected in our shadow theatre of old Somerset House.
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Studio Day for 13-18s: Animating Stages
Learning Centre
Create your own stop-frame animations with help from artist Ashley Davies. Discover the basic principles of animation, how to storyboard, build your own set and models and make a short film.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Holiday Drop-in Workshop: Glowing ghosts of Somerset House!
Learning Centre
As Somerset House is a very old building there are sure to be a few things that go bump in the night! Create your own ghosties, creepy crawlies, and wicked witches to add to our glowing haunted house.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Family Workshop: Inner Fire
Learning Centre
Create dazzling artworks inspired by abstract masterpieces in The Courtauld Gallery. Explore working from dark to light by scratching the surface to reveal bright colours beneath.
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Mini Make Believe: Flash Bang Whizz
Learning Centre
Under 5s and their families - fizz like a firework, create colourful crafts and sing sizzling songs.
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Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty
Embankment Galleries
A celebration of the renowned illustrator René Gruau (1909-2004), who created some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th century.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Studio Day: Portraits in Clay
Learning Centre
Work in 3-D, creating and modelling a lifelike human head. Look at some famous portraits for inspiration, then work in clay on your own sculpture.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Family Workshop: Watercolour Wetlands
Learning Centre
Many artists have tried to capture the sea, rivers and lakes in their paintings. Discover these in The Courtauld Gallery and then create your own wet and wonderful watercolour landscape.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Family Workshop: Quick Draw Couture
Learning Centre
Take inspiration from the exhibition 'Dior Illustrated: Rene Gruau and the Line of Beauty' and capture your favourite fashions as though you were reporting from the catwalk!
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Guided Tours
Somerset House
In approximately 45 minutes you'll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, of scientific curiosity, naval power and extravagant entertainments.
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Free Family Workshop: Figure it Out!
Learning Centre
Discover how to make sculptures of figures in action Be inspired by artists of the past who captured the movement of dancers and sportspeople, and by the skaters on our Ice Rink.
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