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The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Somerset House, Image by-Kevin Meredith

Opening Times and Prices

Sitewide Opening Times

Monday–Sunday 8AM–11PM

Please check our exhibitions and restaurant pages for event hours of operation and opening times.

Please note that from 15–18 May 2025, the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, South Wing, East Wing and West Wing are accessible to Photo London ticket holders only. The New Wing and The Courtauld Gallery are open as normal.

8AM–11PM Strand Entrance

8AM–7PM Great Arch Entrance on Victoria Embankment

8AM–9PM New Wing

8AM–11PM The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court *

8AM–11PM Seamen’s Hall

8AM–11PM River Terrace

* The fountains are currently switched off.

Our gallery and exhibition spaces sometimes open late for exhibitions and special events. The Edmond J. Safra Court is on occasion closed for concerts and other special events.