Somerset House is fully open to the public. Admission to Somerset House is free, you can book in advance for certain exhibitions and events.
Somerset House is closed on 25 December.
Exhibitions & Events
SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE WITH SWITZERLAND TOURISM | 15 Nov 23 - 14 Jan 24
THE MISSING THREAD | Embankment Galleries | 21 Sep 23 - 07 Jan 24
Opening Times
| Mon | CLOSED |
| Tue | 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00) |
| Wed | 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00) |
| Thu | 12.00 - 21.00 (last entry 20.00) |
| Fri | 12.00 - 21.00 (last entry 20.00) |
| Sat | 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00) |
| Sun | 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00) |
Please note that the exhibiton will close early for the day at 18.00 (last entry 17.00) on Friday 08 December.
Seasonal Opening Times
Early close on 24 Dec at 16.00 (last entry 15.00)
Standard opening hours from 27 - 30 Dec, 10.00 – 18.00 (last entry 17.00), 28 & 29 Dec, 12.00 – 21.00 (last entry 20.00)
The exhibiton is closed on 31 Dec and 01 Jan
Standard opening hours from 02 Jan - 07 Jan
Admission Prices
Full price - £12.00
Concessions (Student, Job Seeker, Senior 60+, National Art Pass - Art Fund, NHS Staff) - £9.50
Aged 25 and under - £5.00
Child (5 and under) - Free
Disabled Companion - Free
Makerversity: Designing for the Real World
Pay What You Can
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 10.00 - 18.00
Thu & Fri 12.00 - 21.00
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, Saturdays and select Thursdays
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. They will return in Spring 2024.
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
Pennethorne’s | New Wing
Open 09.00 – 22.00, Monday to Friday.
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.
Open daily 09.00 - 17.00
EAT TEN | South Wing
Café offering indoor dining and a takeaway food and drinks service.
08.30 – 17.00 Mon - Fri
10.00 – 17.00 Sat & Sun and bank holidays
Somerset House Shop | East Wing
Please note the shop is currently closed for refurbishment.