People playing in the fountains

Opening times & prices

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

Sun 24 Dec 10.00 - 16.00 (last entry 15.00)
Mon 25 Dec CLOSED
Tue 26 Dec CLOSED
Wed 27 Dec 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
Thu 28 Dec 12.00 - 21.00 (last entry 20.00)
Fri 29 Dec 12.00 - 21.00 (last entry 20.00)
Sat 30 Dec 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
Sun 31 Dec CLOSED
Mon 01 Jan CLOSED


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

Seasonal Opening Times

Sun 24 Dec 10.00 - 16.00 (last entry 15.00)
Mon 25 Dec CLOSED
Tue 26 Dec 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
Wed 27 Dec 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
Thu 28 Dec 12.00 - 21.00 (last entry 20.00)
Fri 29 Dec 12.00 - 21.00 (last entry 20.00)
Sat 30 Dec 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
Sun 31 Dec CLOSED
Mon 01 Jan CLOSED

Find out more

 

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.