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

Opening Times and Prices

The fountains in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court are currently switched on daily.

Please note that during the run of Tai Shani: The Spell or The Dream, six rows of the fountains will be on daily from from 10am–7pm with a 45 minute break at 1pm and 3pm daily to allow audiences to hear the installation composition in full.

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 the fountains in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court are currently switched off.

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 in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court are currently switched on daily.

Please note that during the run of Tai Shani: The Spell or The Dream, six rows of the fountains will be on daily from from 10am–7pm with a 45 minute break at 1pm and 3pm daily to allow audiences to hear the installation composition in full.

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.