Somerset House Trust

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One of London's most spectacular and well-loved buildings, we are a place where art and culture is imagined, made and experienced. Home to Somerset House Studios.

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A unique part of the London cultural scene with a distinctive public programme including Skate, concerts, an open-air film season, a diverse range of temporary exhibitions focusing on contemporary culture, an extensive learning programme, free guided tours and 55 fountains that dance in the The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court in summer.

Somerset House currently attracts approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.

Address: South Building Somerset House Strand , London WC2R 1LA, XGL, GB

Phone: 020 7845 4600

ku.gro.esuohtesremos@rotisiv

State: XGL

City: London

Zip Code: WC2R 1LA

opening times

Monday: 10:00-22:00
Tuesday: 10:00-22:00
Wednesday: 10:00-22:00
Thursday: 10:00-22:00
Friday: 10:00-22:00
Saturday: 10:00-22:00
Sunday: 10:00-22:00

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Reviews

There’s a Summer Fountain, the kids are so happy to play with water there, full of kids’ laughter. That area is gorgeous, can’t stop taking pictures, trying to capture all the amazing scene there. Try to go inside the building, but can’t really find the way to view the exhibition, just found one which requires ticket to go in. Anyway, the fountain area in the middle worth a visit already, too beautiful!

Somerset House is a stunning cultural hub in London, offering a mix of history, art, and architecture. The building itself is beautiful, with its grand courtyard that often hosts outdoor events, exhibitions, and ice skating in the winter. The art galleries and creative spaces inside always feature interesting and unique exhibitions, making it a must-see for art lovers. The riverside location adds to its charm, providing a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the views. Whether you're attending an event or just exploring, Somerset House is a truly special place to visit in London.

This is an amazing space both as an example of Baroque architecture, art galleries and open public space.  This building was until 2000 the record office of births, deaths and marriages in the UK and the Square was the staff car park.  Enjoy this great space, just off The Strand to relax and enjoy the London seasons

Wow! Somerset House is a beautiful building, it’s well kept and a lovely environment. I came to visit the cute exhibition here and I really enjoyed it, the hello kitty cafe is ADORABLE and the food was so yummy. The actual exhibition was very interesting and was decorated really well, I definitely felt like it was worth the cost and it was an enjoyable experience! Can recommend! Also no wait but get there early

We were on Tower bridge 12:55 when we saw smoke from Somerset House roof , after a long walk we got to Somerset House about 15:59 and saw all the emergency services there , great job to all the emergency services .Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

We went to see the CUTE exhibition as an avid Hello Kitty fan I was quite excited to see it. Yes it was definitely quite interesting and made me for back to my childhood especially it was the time of the rise of “cute” era. However I the Hello Kitty part was only a small part of the exhibit hence I was a tad disappointed but still enjoyed the experience.  For the price the exhibition it was quite small and not a lot to see. What’s nice is we were able to go back in a few times to go around it. I do love that they have an online guide, where you scan the QR code and see some explanations in your phone browser. The shop at the end of the exhibit was underwhelming and quite pricey too. It’s generally well organised and staff were helpful.

I attended the “Cute exhibition “ for HelloKitty’s 50th year anniversary, might I add that I had such a fun time exploring and taking the Exhibition in. The Cafe however had a wait time of 2hrs and I didn’t know if I could wait but somehow the time went by so fast. I am super glad I attended .

Lovely building had a Historical Tour, nice to find out about Somerset House and all it's history. It lasted an hour, It was very informative, the guide was very good and had lots of knowledge. The forecourt is very impressive very large and has fountains in the summer and ice rink in the winter. We were taken under the forecourt by the guide to see the old graves from churches around the area, that they knocked down to build Somerset House. We were shown the impressive staircases lovely stone staircases especially the Nelson staircase very beautiful looks like their are floating. We were taken under the front of the building near the Thames and saw where the boats and barges used to come in right in to the building as the Thames was much wider then and there wasn't the Embarrassment there, no road and so it used to come right into the building and there is a barge still there underneath to show where the river was, it's on loan from the Maritime museum. We were shown the new wing with lots of new artists work in. It has a few restaurants and cafes in the building. The Courtauld Gallery holds lots of artwork. It used to hold the births deaths and marriages until 1970.

Walking into the exhibition, we were immediately welcomed by a captivating gallery of AI-generated, fluffy white cats, setting a whimsical tone right from the start. The exhibition, with its multiple rooms, drew heavily on the Japanese kawaii aesthetic. The centerpiece of the experience was the Hello Kitty room, which contained a huge wall of Hello Kitty plushies. Central to this room was a Hello Kitty neon light arch, creating a vibrant focal point that was both enchanting and Instagram-worthy.  However, the exhibition wasn't without its shortcomings. A minor letdown was the arcade room, where most of arcade machines were not working, serving merely as decoration rather than interactive entertainment. This was a missed opportunity to add an engaging, nostalgic element to the overall experience. Additionally, we opted not to stand in the lengthy queue at the cafe, despite it being the one thing we looked forward to. This decision left us slightly regretful, wondering what unique offerings we might have missed.  Despite these minor drawbacks, the experience was really fun and endearing. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quirky and cute outing, especially if you're planning to go with friends and don't mind spending a bit for a unique experience.  Also they have a cute shop at the end of the exhibition so be prepared to empty your wallets if you’re weak to cute stuff!

We visited on Saturday lunchtime to visit the CUTE exhibition in the south wing. The courtyard is beautiful, there's an installation with Bamboo plants which is peaceful to sit within. The Cute exhibition was really good, interesting for all.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes

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