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31 Oct 2019 – 23 Feb 2020|£14.00 / £11.00 concessions
A major exhibition exploring the non-stop nature of modern lives.
All Events
23 Jan – 31 May 2020
New exhibition featuring Maeve Brennan, Vivienne Griffin, rkss & Laura Fox, Rhea Storr, Sam Williams & Roly Porter.
FREE
30 Jan – 26 Apr 2020
Exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms, in a new exhibition from curator and writer, Francesca Gavin.
FREE
Every Thursday & Saturday
We offer free guided tours every Thursday and Saturday.
FREE
31 Oct 2019 – 23 Feb 2020 | £14.00 / £11.00 concessions
A major exhibition exploring the non-stop nature of modern lives.
22 & 23 Feb 2020
Makerversity explores how we can challenge technology’s social impact on health, wellness and human interaction.
Every Tuesday | 12.45 & 14.15
Once the home of three Catholic queens. Join us for a free guided tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
FREE
27 & 28 Feb 2020 | Tour 18.30, Meal from 19.30
A special mushroom-inspired pop-up, invites visitors to experience a new communal dining feast.
27 Feb – 01 Mar 2020 | Thu 11.00-17.00, Thu (Private View) 18.00-21.00
The Crafts Council presents Collect, the only gallery-presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design.
Fri 28 Feb 2020 | 17.00 - 19.00
Partnering with the Crafts Council’s only gallery-presented art fair Collect, alongside Makerversity.
FREE
Thu 05 Mar 2020 | 19.00 - 20.30
An evening exploring the mind-altering properties of mushrooms.
Tue 10 Mar 2020 | 19.30 - 22.30
Somerset House Studios resident Beatrice Dillon presents Workaround, a live showcase of the artist and musician's much anticipated debut album.
Wed 18 Mar 2020 | 19.00 - 21.30
Tabitha Thorlu-Bangura hosts an intimate dinner exploring the themes of birth, marriage & death through taste & sound, with a menu by Hannah Hammond.
Thu 19 Mar 2020 | 19.00 - 21.00
A late opening of the Mushrooms exhibition plus a range of related activities across site.
Thu 19 Mar 2020 | 19.00 - 19.45
Artist and singer Siôn Parkinson together with musician Sam Annand present a musical performance inspired by the stinkhorn mushroom.
Thu 19 Mar 2020: 19.00 - 20.30 | Sat 25 Apr 2020: 10.00 - 11.30 & 12.30 - 14.00
Hands on workshop introducing the principles and techniques required to grow mushrooms at home.
3rd Sat of each month | 13.15 & 15.15
Discover how we’ve transformed the New Wing of our building into a working space for creatives in the heart of the city by joining one of two Somerset House Studios tours.
FREE
Mon 23 Mar 2020 | 18.30 - 21.30
An in depth workshop exploring various techniques used to grow mushrooms and the principles behind cultivating fungi.
Wed 25 Mar 2020 | 19.00 - 20.45
A special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Magic Medicine exploring how mushrooms may provide a solution in treating depression.
Sat 28 Mar 2020 | 16.00 - 21.00
Curatorial platform A---Z lead the second event in this series, which will unfold through discussions, performances and screenings.
03 – 05 Apr 2020
London’s leading festival of experimental games returns this April for a free weekend of exciting gameplay for all ages to enjoy.