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The Courtauld Gallery

Name: The Courtauld Gallery
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into The Courtauld Gallery, tucked inside Somerset House. See masterworks by Manet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Gauguin up close, including Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, in a collection compact enough to explore in about an hour.

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Reasons to go

The collection was built almost entirely from a single private bequest by Samuel Courtauld.
It holds major works by Manet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Gauguin despite its small size.
The gallery occupies rooms inside Somerset House, a historic building with a courtyard and riverside terrace.

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Full description

The Courtauld Gallery occupies rooms within Somerset House and punches well above its size, holding masterworks by Manet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Gauguin in a collection built almost entirely from one private bequest. Reviewers consistently note that while it isn't London's largest gallery, the quality of what's on display is remarkable, a sentiment reflected in its perfect culture score and strong rating.

Its moderate hidden-gem score suggests it's known to art lovers without being a secret, and a ticketed entry fee reflects its more curated, boutique positioning compared to the free national galleries. An hour is enough for a focused visit, though special exhibitions can extend that.

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Address

Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN, UK · Covent Garden

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Book tickets online in advance, especially for temporary exhibitions
the Impressionist rooms on the top floor are the highlight if time is limited
Somerset House's courtyard and riverside terrace are worth a stroll before or after.

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Reviews

Beautiful space and wonderful exploration of impressionist art. Can easily visit with a spare hour or two in central London. Both times I've been the special exhibition was a nice add on.

Cal Al-Dhubaib

1/5

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