Last Chance to see
Until Sat 23 Sep 2017
21 Jun – 23 Sep 2017 | Full price £11.00, concessions £9.00
A Sensory Journey Through Contemporary Scent | Must end 23 Sep 2017.
25 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2018
A new artwork by Somerset House Studios artist Larry Achiampong.
FREE
From 04 Sep 2017
From September at Somerset House Studios, offering workshops, a new series of artist talks, software sessions and one-off events.
18 – 24 Sep 2017
Encounter works from 30 international designers pushing the frontiers of the design world.
FREE
Every Thu, Fri & Sat | Until 23 Sep 2017
GIVAUDAN professional perfumers take up residence within the Perfume Lab to showcase the art and science of crafting a fragrance.
A series of experimental workshops and talks exploring how innovation in materials and processes is disrupting what we make and how we make it.
Every Thursday & Saturday
We offer free guided tours every Thursday and Saturday.
FREE
21 Sep - 10 Dec 2017
Tracing its way from the ruins of Britain & Germany to the suburbs of contemporary Holland, an exhibition taking you on a Sebaldian journey.
FREE
Thu 21 Sep 2017 | 15.30 - 18.00
This drop in session invites young people pursuing careers in the arts to speak to some of those working within the creative industry.
FREE
18 Feb - 21 Sep 2017
A wide-ranging selection of objects from The Courtauld Gallery's extensive collection of works by artists from the Bloomsbury Group
Tue 26 Sep 2017 | 18.45-20.30
The Future(s) of Power is a new series of open parliamentary sessions that explore the future of representation, governance and democracy.
FREE
Every Tuesday | 12.45 & 14.15
Somerset House was 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
Wed 27 Sep 2017 | 18.00 - 21.00
Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society.
FREE
03, 10, 17, 24 Oct 2017 | 19.00-21.00
Four masterclasses exploring how to take digital electronics projects from a workbench onto manufactured printed circuit boards (PCBs) using CAD software.
Thu 05 Oct 2017 | 19.00 - 20.30
Coinciding with the launch of his new exhibition Hassan Hajjaj: La Caravane, join the visionary photographer as he explores his career so far.
05 Oct 2017 – 07 Jan 2018
A homecoming exhibition of the British-Moroccan artist, showcasing his vibrant fusion of contemporary cultures through new and celebrated works.
FREE
Thu 05 Oct 2017 | 20.30-21.30
Larry Achiampong presents a special performance in association with his new commission by Somerset House Pan African Flag for the Relic Travellers Alliance.
FREE
05 – 08 Oct 2017 | Thu-Sat 11.00-19.00, Sun 11.00-18.00
Returning for its fifth edition at Somerset House with an expanded programme of exhibitions, special projects and talks.
Sun 08 Oct 2017 | 17.00 - 20.00
A double book launch featuring Hito Steyerl in conversation with Nina Power, and the editors of e-flux discussing new collection, Supercommunity.
Sat 14 Oct 2017 | 16.00-00.30
Exploring London – Barcelona interplay with an evening of panels, installations & music.
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