Reviews of The Courtauld Gallery. (Museum) in London (London).

The Courtauld Gallery

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Art museum

Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN, United Kingdom

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Open hours of The Courtauld Gallery

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10am–6pm

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10am–6pm

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10am–6pm

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10am–6pm

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10am–6pm

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Reviews of The Courtauld Gallery

A world class art gallery run by a trust. Whilst not being the largest of galleries, it has become a favourite due to the exquisite curation, the gorgeous settings and the very tasteful, rich collection. You could easily spend a good few hours admiring this great selection of art, spanning from Italian middle ages and Renaissance, British pastel works and French impressionism. A gorgeous staircase dominates the settings offering great beauty spots for pictures. The souvenir shop is a delight in itself. Located on the lower ground floor, the entrance is set between and arched fore-room. The selection of merchandise is exquisite and rather vast, the displays are perfection and the general vibe is just the right balance of relaxed sophistication. Entry ticket is around £10 but totally worth the price.

D. G.

Impressive gallery within the impressive Somerset House. The Courtauld Gallery starts right from the ground floor all the way up to the top floor (aka 3rd floor). It’s a busy place to go to, lots of people coming in and out. The cafe opposite the gallery is packed non-stop. Courtlauld’s staircase is a beautiful stairwell that leaves you astonished and leads you to the top floor where a breathtaking painting wall-to-wall is. Numerous halls with permanent and temporary exhibitions. Staff are on the snotty side; a bit blunt and rude at times but I guess they deal with masses of people daily which makes them heroes in my eyes. I visited the Van Gogh self-portraits exhibition to witness that master mind of expressionism and I was not disappointed. I’d highly recommend this gallery at any given point in time under any circumstances. Very clean facilities.

L. H.

Loved the current Van Gogh exhibition! Seeing 18 self-portraits by the artist all under one roof felt truly special. Some came from Chicago, some from Amsterdam, some from Washington. Two of them were reunited after 130 years of separation! The exhibition was in two sections, his earlier portraits and those painted during his stay in France. I loved how a painting of his chair was added to the collection too, a portrait of himself, in a way. A great concept - well worth the entry fee.

Y. W.

Compact 3-floor gallery with paintings from pre-Renaissance all the way to the 20th century, they also host some photograph collections and precious European/Middle Eastern objects. The staircase and Somerset House are beautiful. There is audio guide for hiring too.

L. S.

Came to see the portraits of Van Gogh. Came quite late in the day and would recommend coming then as much quieter. Portraits of Van Gogh are impressive and beautiful but left feeling not completely fulfilled. However on same floor at the Courtauld are a series of impressionists paintings some quite famous and those were lovely to see up close. Would recommend but don't expect to stay too long and DEFINITELY go see the works by Oskar Kokoschka.. Stunning!

J. K.

Absolutely wonderful gem in the hear of London. Amazing building with fantastic works of art that will blow your mind, from historical to postmodern. A must do and see.

N. S.

I spent a wonderful afternoon in this gallery, came for Van Gogh self-portrait exhibition. It was really amazing to see more than 15 of his self-portraits brought together in this exhibition.

D. D.

Free for students. Not very big but every piece of work is attractive. I spent a lovely morning here:)

A. M.

This is a wonderful little gallery in the heart of central London, within the Somerset House complex. While there are interesting exhibitions on a range of periods and styles, the main attraction is the top floor that houses some world-famous impressionist art. Manets, Renoirs, Gaugins, Van Goghs can be found here and you will not be disappointed.

M. H.

New large gallery on top floor is wonderful, so many important paintings. Overall, gallery felt slightly crowded given covid rates in London.

d. c.

Excellent refurbishment over last three years and great Van Gogh exhibit - well worth it!

R. M.

Utterly staggering and varied collection of art. Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh, to name a few. So worth a visit.

J. M. P.

Wow! An extraordinary collection of paintings spanning over five hundred years - truly breathtaking. And since the very recent multi million pound renovation these treasures are housed in the most impressive surrounds. Well done Courtauld!

S. A.

Visited the first ever exhibition devoted to Van Gogh's self-portraits. Highly recommended!

L. S.

J. H.

I so enjoyed seeing some really famous Impressionist paintings. I'm grateful there is a lift. Also had nice coffee in the Courtauld Cafe just opposite the Gallery entrance.

J. L.

A wonderful gallery with a stunning staircase. The Impressionism section was the best! The religious art and Italian pieces were quite amazing as well.

C. B.

I went for the Van Gogh exhibition, which was fabulous. They have some very nice Impressionist and post Impressionist pieces too. Well worth a visit.

R. M. D. K.

What a beautiful picture and place to visit.

I. D.

The Van Gogh is good but the Impressionist and Renaissance collections are outstanding

J. L.

A wonderful gallery with a stunning staircase. The Impressionism section was the best! The religious art and Italian pieces were quite amazing as well.

J. H.

I so enjoyed seeing some really famous Impressionist paintings. I'm grateful there is a lift. Also had nice coffee in the Courtauld Cafe just opposite the Gallery entrance.

C. L. A.

Love the art on display - from medieval and early Netherlandish art to post-impressionist. The newly refurbished building is wonderful. No drastic change, but a clever rearrangement of the space with a great tribute to the past when Somerset House housed the RA. The large, top room is magnificent. Cannot wait to go back to see the Van Gogh portraits exhibition.

N. G.

The top floor is the biggest attraction but don't overlook the 1st and 2nd, there are some magnificent works there. It was a pleasant surprise to see the Gauguin notebook which seemed to pass by unnoticed by most, given that nobody bothered to translate it into English!

M. S.

Not as wide of a variety of art as you would expect, particularly compared to places like the Wallace Collection, but the special exhibitions are incredible. They also do an excellent job at having frank conversations in their writing for pieces linked to colonialism, forced labour and the slave trade for example.

J. C.

It was a first rate experience. We had tickets for the Van Gogh portrait exhibition but arrived early. E We were politely briefed that we could not enter before our time but were welcome to view the other gallerys. I was very impressed with the exhibition and the staff.

r. h.

Wonderful art collection displayed and curated very well. Some absolute gems on display from the likes of Renoir, Manet, Degas, and Van Gogh. In a delightful historic building.

C. B.

I went for the Van Gogh exhibition, which was fabulous. They have some very nice Impressionist and post Impressionist pieces too. Well worth a visit.

A. T.

Van Gogh exhibition was absolutely brilliant. The permanent exhibition is definitely worth visiting but really do go and see the Van Gogh portraits. Really moving and in so many different styles.

E. M.

So lovely to be back at the Courtland...renovations are beautifully finished with very impressive hanging and attention to detail. The new Cafe accross the courtyard was an extra highlight ...very modern and dramatic...not keen on the high stools...its an age thing!

M. C.

Recently completely restored the gallery is a beautiful space with magnificent painted ceilings and a much lighter and brighter environment in which to display the collection. Most helpful staff.

Q. Z.

Wonderful! Definitely will go again!

R. M. D. K.

What a beautiful picture and place to visit.

M. T.

Finally got to see paintings by some of the great masters. A good range of regular exhibitions to keep you coming back.

L. N.

Had a great visit to the Van Gogh portrait exhibition. Good visitor facilities including free lockers

S. R.

A fantastic building the Gallery was very well displayed allot to see and look at we were very impressed and it was worth the visit very reasonable price we had a good time Neighborhood: Trafalgar Square / Embankment With its iconic Nelson’s Column, majestic oversized lions and brightly-lit fountains, Trafalgar Square is not just considered the heart of this bustling London hub, but the very core of the city itself. Beyond this esteemed gathering place are more famous icons, as well as a disproportionate numbers of the city’s most popular cultural attractions including the National Gallery and many West End theaters. Along the way to these major sites are quiet lanes and antiquated pubs to discover, as well as riverside vistas to enjoy on the embankment. With a calendar full of celebratory events, any time of year is a fine time to visit.

s. s.

A renovation took 2 years but what a gallery now to view fabulous art £9 entry a must for all art lovers

j. g.

As always I love art galleries, we went to the Van Gogh portraits exhibition which was excellent.

J. P.

Enjoyed wonderful visit to the newly refurbished galleries - superb collection of impressionist and medieval art.

S. B.

Home of arguably Manet's greatest painting- The Bar at the Folies-Bergere. Recommend the coffee as well

D. C.

Gallery in general is good, Van Gogh self portrait exhibition is sensational.

N. H.

My favourite gallery anywhere.... I particularly love the Impressionist collection. Fab...

E. D.

Fantastic visit - really worth it!

The Courtauld Gallery is one of the very best art galleries in London and perhaps one of the finest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist are in the world. This is where you can find famous paintings like Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with bandaged ear' (1889) and Manet's 'A bar at the Folies-Bergere (1882). Two of our personal favourites are Cezanne's 'Man with Pipe' and 'The Card Players' (1882-1886), and there much more from the likes or Gauguin, Monet, Renoir and other masters of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist era. At the Courtauld Gallery, you can also see a few works from the Medieval period as well as paintings from the Renaissance through to the 20th century. While overshadowed by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, for which the gallery is renowned, there are some very nice pieces to be seen in these collections as well. The Courtauld Gallery also features impressive exhibitions throughout the year. See the Courtauld Gallery website for special exhibition details. In the end, The Courtauld Gallery is a gem of a museum and place that art lovers will want to consider visiting when preparing their itineraries for trips to London.

H. L. P.

An underappreciated gem among the museums and galleries of London, the Courtauld Gallery gives you time and space to experience many iconic paintings from the Renaissance to the 20th Century, such as Bruegel the Elder's haunting Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, Manet’s enigmatic A Bar at the Folies-Bergère and Cézanne's melancholy The Card Players. The gallery's Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection is particularly strong, but there are also plenty of other pieces of interest, as well as separate exhibitions and displays (although I was disappointed by the surfeit of Roger Fry and lack of Vanessa Bell in the Bloomsbury Art & Design display). Perfect for a leisurely Sunday afternoon.

P. D.

Lovely gallery. The Van Gogh exhibition was beautiful and inspiring

T. K.

Love the Courtauld Gallery. Looks beautiful and the service is great! Fantastic for a day out!

P. A. S.

One of my favorite collections and galleries in the world. The Old Masters and Impressionists in the Somerset House setting is wonderful. A delightful cafe for lunch.

J. M.

Excellent new layout and the Van Gogh exhibition is small but vibrant.

H. S.

For me the admissions were free as they offer free admissions to students!!!! Highly recommended if you are interested in medival art and impressionism! But to be honest if it werent free i have admit it could have been a regrettable visit.

W. C.

Excellent gallery rightly famous for its impressionist collection but lots more to see.

L. F.

Loved this gallery. Small and intamit and not busy on a Saturday afternoon. Great pieces and takes only a few hours to go through.

J. C.

Great collection of Impressionists. The gallery is now light and airy.

A. F.

Van Gogh self portraits. Unique, well curated.

J. H.

Lovely collection of Van Gogh portraits. Such an eclectic talent

Y. W.

Wonderful location (near Thames) excellent collections & friendly exhibition design. Have been there dozens of times.

D. I.

The revamped Courtauld presents the major items in their collection to good advantage.

Q. P.

Lovely place but slightly underwhelmed by the multimillion refurbishment. Feels remarkably similar.

P. A.

Breath taking collection. Omega workshop room is stunning.

H. K.

I love the Courtauld Gallery, one of my favourite places to visit

L. A.

Love it so much here, can come back week after week.

G. C.

Small gallery located just to the right side of the main entrance of Somerset House. Great collection of paintings, many of them quite famous; “A Bar at the Folies-Bergere” from Manet as well as Van Gogh’s self-portrait reside here. Main focus is on impressionist paintings. You will also find a nice/small cafe in the basement.

S. H.

My favourite gallery with some of my favourite paintings.

D. J.

Really enjoyed our afternoon here. So much brilliant art to see.

a. h.

Fabulous collection of art, particularly the 19th & early 20th centuries.

M. K.

The newly reopened gallery is joyous. Quite superb

s. t.

Outstanding and inspiring collection, particularly of impressionist painters.

A. W.

Great refurbishment and really impressive small connection

H. S.

Lovely gallery with beautiful interiors and a great collection of impressionists.

R. J. W. C.

What a lovely gallery. Amazing pieces of art on display

B. H.

Beautiful building only surpassed by the paintings inside.

Y. Y.

One of the best small galleries. Only regret is the shop. I wish it had more interesting books to peruse.

M. S.

An amazing building containing an amazing and diverse collection of art works

T. P.

A wonderful gallery inside delightful buildings

a. f.

Wonderful, especially when you manage to get a free entrance.

M. N.

A calm gallery full of unexpected riches

A. G.

Beautiful pictures and not too busy

B. C.

Some of the finest impressionist art in the world.

H. J. I.

Wonderful pocket museum with a fantastic collection and nary a crowd. While the National Portrait Gallery nearby is besieged by tourists with lines around the block, enjoy this nearby gem with a small but we'll curated collection of impressionist and post impressionist works while being nearly alone in room after room. You will feel sooooo superior to everyone else for having discovered this rare gem.

M. S.

Lovely Gallery, make sure to give it proper time, has several floors.

V. F.

Coming to this was a truly amazing experience, as this gallery contains all the best impressionist painters displayed under one roof. The creme of the crop. It allows you not only enjoy some lesser known painting from stars like Manet, Pissaro, Gauguin, Matisse, etc. but also find some new fabulous artist who are just not as known. So far my favourite museum in London was National gallery, but now in my heart it has a really tough competition. At least in terms of intensity of emotions, Courtauld gallery has really exceeded all of my expectations. It is a paid gallery, unlike most of the other amazing London galleries, but it's well worthed. Be sure to visit the museum before it closes down for reconstruction, as the interiors, especially the stairs, are also quite stunning and you also don't want to wait for 2 years to see this beauty.

J. E.

Lovely. The lighting is terrific. An enlightening experience.

H. P.

Clearly each exhibition has to be judged on its merits, but in my experience they’re usually pretty good. As their space for their special shows is relatively small, you don’t suffer from ‘museumitis’. Their cafe is also well worth a visit. Usually service is quick and efficient and brownies are delicious! Not that many seats so advise getting there a bit earlier than peak times. Somerset House is a stunning building and worth the visit on its own. Plus there’s often other shows and events on in one part of the building or the other. Celebrated restaurant Spring is there, but have yet to find the special occasion reason to go. Two sets of friends have been and praised it.

J. M.

Great art. Lovely location

F. S.

Iconic paintings and a lovely building

N. T.

Absolutely magnificent collection! Don't miss it.

G. B.

One of the best collections in London (only second to the Wallace collection in my opinion). The Courtauld has a great diversity of chronological curation from medieval art which is fantastically preserved and presented up to impressionist masterpieces. Student discounts are great as well as ArtFund pass holders. Take at least an hour to see the whole thing, including the drawing room.

M. A.

Went to see the Somerset House courtyard but ended up in the Courtauld Gallery. For an entry fee of £8, totally worth it! It has some renaissance and modern art collections/installments but the Impressionism and Post-Impressionism collection is the highlight of the gallery. The staff at the desk is helpful, we spoke to them about what the gallery houses before buying tickets and they were more than willing to answer questions. Students can get in for free (UK OR international, yay!) and the website is very informative if you want to plan your visit or see what temporary exhibits are on.

T. H.

Superb art gallery. Really great to visit, not so big that you can't take it all in. Nice cafe and really near public transport. The Courtauld is best known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including iconic works by Manet, Degas, Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cézanne. The displays extend into the 20th century with works by Modigliani, Matisse, Kandinsky and the Bloomsbury group, alongside masterpieces of German Expressionism and modern British art. Entry chargrs are modest and it's pleasant to walk around as the rooms are not too big and it's very easy to take in the exhibits. Located near the South Bank, Covent Garden and the Strand it's an easy location to see other attractions in London. It's well worth a visit.

C. B.

A hidden gem in London for sure. This gallery hosts some amazing paintings and is a joy to wonder through. It is not overcrowded and you can easily see the whole collection in under 2 hours.

E. M.

Fantastic Art collection whose virtue is quality rather than quantity. Superlative impressionist works! Wonderful location! Superlative works of Rubens, Botticelli, Cranach the Elder, etc. Among things not to miss!

R. G.

Great peaces of most famous artists.

J. V.

It was ok though it was a bit disappointingthat I went out of my way to make it to their free tour on Sunday and the tour guide was so long un-enthusiastic. The curator of their special exhibition was on the contrary quite energetic and great even though she was pointing out very contemporary (thus unknown) art.

J. 7.

Wonderful gallery. We were superbly helped when visiting today by the gentleman that assists with disabled visitors. He couldn’t have been more kind, thank you for making our day! We look forward to visiting again soon.

Á. C.

Small but good museum with some impressionism jewels. I had some problems with the entrance because the person in charge didn't know that as an international student I could come in freely, as you can read on their web, so if you have some problems with it insist and don't pay the ticket entrance.

G. R.

Superb collection of the Courtauld family on display in this small gallery at the entry to Somerset House on The Strand in London. Its on the right just as you walk into the courtyard and easy to miss. But it's a real hidden gem if you like Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. This is a fabulous collection in a simple, uncrowded environment. You walk thru a series of rooms and there is one piece after another of exceptional art. In one room, there is a painting casually hung over a mantle ... a vase of flowers .. that one might expect to see in any home .. until you look at the signature and realize its a MONET! and one of several by Monet. There are several more pieces by Monet, and multiple pieces of art by Manet, Reubens, Gainesborough, etc. Just a wonderful art experience.

S. H.

Loved the current exhibit of Impressionists. It was a lovely transition from Renaissance art into modern. Only shame was the lack of air conditioning the day we went. It didn't turn me off but it was a bit of a struggle towards the end.

R. A.

It’s amazing that this tiny and yet wonderful museum is so unknown - London has a lot to offer in the art scene, granted, but Courtauld has a few gems, like a great collection of impressionists and post-impressionists, including a “copy” of Dejeuner sur l’herbe (Manet), some super cool Cezannes, and so on. I think it’s a must, and again, small place, can be seen in a couple of hours (although it deserves more)

K. 1.

The Courtauld Gallery is an art museum in Somerset House, on the Strand in central London. It houses the art collection of the Courtauld Institute of Art, a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in the study of the history of art. The Courtauld collection was formed largely through donations and bequests and includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works from medieval to modern times; it is particularly known for its French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. In total, the collection contains some 530 paintings and over 26,000 drawings and prints. The Head of the Courtauld Gallery is Ernst Vegelin. The gallery closed on 3rd September 2018 for at least two years during a major redevelopment called Courtauld Connects.

E. H.

A gem in the middle of London. Much quieter than the National Gallery or Tate. But the quality of the paintings is outstanding. My favourite is Gauguin's Nevermore

M. S.

Brilliant place, some lovely little 15th century paintings, nice set of diptychs ant triptychs, and the piece de resistance, A Bar at the Follies Bergere. And quiet but exceptional gallery.

J. S.

Amazing paintings, especially if you like the impressionists. Some wonderful medieval paintings. Great value for money. Highly recommend a visit. Jx

A. B.

Visited using SW trains 2for1 offer so only paid £8 for 2 adults. A small gallery but a good selection of pictures from across the years with some very well know pictures on show.

M. R.

Great collection of art.

G. D.

Interesting little gallery in what I think used to be The national records office . The main building was designed by Indigo Jones are is spectacular . The only down side of the gallery is that it does get very warm inside .

K. C.

Security guerd at the doors was extremely lovely. I had to sit down for a bit and I was watching him. Opened doors to everyone! Wished Happy New Year! Was extremely polite and helpful to everyone entering and exiting. Knew the building and helped everyone with directions. Visited on 2nd January 2018.

I. P.

Very enjoyable. Not too busy but some great classic paintings. Can see it all and not get totally lost and frustrated.

M. R.

3rd floor is world class

A. V.

Charming little gallery with very nice collection.

j. k.

Lovely gallery. We enjoyed the exhibition. Lots of floors to reach but they do have a lift.

I. J.

Exceptional gallery, one of the must see in London. The permanent collection is extremely diverse and high quality. The soutine exhibition is amazing

D. M.

Great collection, although the entry price is a bit much for the size of it. And the time I went the Van Gogh wasn’t even on display, which was one of the main reasons I went.

B. S.

Hidden gem of a gallery. I had no idea this was here until last week and the collection is a brilliant. It's so peaceful in the building too.

L. S.

Interesting enough gallery, but paintings in main exhibition areas are difficult to see because of surface reflection. First rate restaurant.

A. M.

You're better off visiting the National Gallery for free. The art is OK but the collection is small and there is nothing here that is particularly special.

B. T.

The Courtauld Gallery is awesome.The place is beautiful,with the stairs...unbelievable. There are Manet's paintings , Degas' paintings....

R. P.

No lift?

I. C.

Is not a large gallery... But it gave me shivers!

J. A.

A great collection of Impressionist paintings, some furniture, a drawings room and a small special exhibition space on the top floor.

H. H.

Didn't realise that this gallery had such large collection of renaissance and impressionist paintings. Very impressive!

K. A.

One of the best art museums I have been! I can highly recommend! I loved it!

赵.

Revisiting this gallery lots of times, it is free for students and the paintings there are breathtaking.

I. R.

love this place here is the most beautiful picture of the world Bar Foliberger by Edward Manet

J. K.

Great art collection.. you have to visit there to meet a number artworks of great impressionists!

A. B.

Free for UK students and very cozy. The art is amazing too if you care about that sort of thing.

R. T.

Small gallery but great collection. A must for anyone interested in the French impressionists and later.

옴.

The best gallery in London for me.

D. C.

Caught the Soutine before Xmas. What an exhibition. Now it's closed for renovations. Can't wait for completion.

B. L.

One of my favourite places. Browse art in a great setting and have a lovely lunch

G. C.

Small gallery with entry fee. Some important pictures and other exhibits.

K. L.

Cool gallery

C. M.

Brilliant gallery

D. M.

Very nice gallery and the collection although small is worth seeing

W. G.

Where else can important works be viewed in such relative peace? An oasis in the crowded London Gallery circuit.

D. P.

Wonderful gallery

J. C.

Great gallery and building. Helpful friendly staff and pleasant cafe/restaurant.

星.

You can see a lot of famous works of painters. I prefer think Gallery to the National Gallery.

A. H.

Medieval and Renaissance fabulous. Post-impressionist only for those who enjoy that kind of art

L. W.

Loved it as always

P. W.

A nice, if small gallery. Rather expensive entry compared with elsewhere.

H. A.

Excellent collection of high quality art housed in beautiful old building.

N. B.

Beat the weather today

D. B.

Great small museum. More than just the famous Manet.

The courtauld gallery in North wing was closed until 2020. I am unable to say any comments.

N. P.

Great gallery but closing for 2 years for refurbishment

H. S.

Great gallery I really enjoyed my visit.

j. t. s.

Love it - amazing impressionist collection and lovely venue !

n. l.

I love the Courtauld. Such a fine collection away from the tourist hoards.

C. R.

A great museum to pop into. Small but interesting

M. G.

Such a beautiful art collection. Small and convenient.

C. D.

Lovely art collection, beautifully presented and laid out.

N. N.

Interesting museum art gallery worth it!

C. M.

A small and not well known gallery with a lot of nice works

E. B.

Great building to look at really great pieces of art

L. B.

Love the impressionist paintings in this collection!

E. B.

Good guides, nice collection but to hot inside.

A. A.

A magnificent and majestic collection of art..awesome!

R. M.

Absolutely brilliant. A must see if you are in London.

C. B.

One of my favourite galleries of all time

T. S.

For me probably the best gallery in London

Y. Y.

Nice place to visit on weekend and free for students.

R. S.

Amazing collection of impressionist paintings

A wonderful building with fantastic art.

G. N.

A well kept secret amongst art lovers

A. S.

Interesting display of paintings in Somerset House.

R. D.

Very nice. Worth a visit.

J. B.

Lac d'Annecy by Cézanne. 'Nuff said.

김.

Very difficult to find . Others is great.

L. P.

Always surprised at the masterpieces in their collection

S. B.

Beautiful space

J. S.

A great museum

G. S.

Concise and high quality collection

M. S.

shame its closed until 2020

J. A.

One of London's finest

M. S.

Good art gallery

M. M.

AMAZING!

M. G.

Great!

D. T.

A secret treasury in central London

Y. U.

Nice collection

t. p.

Very nice!

J. C.

Fantastic art

Splendid capucchino!

A. I.

Good place

S. K.

This gallery has become one of my favorite galleries in London. The gallery itself is so beautiful. Theres a lot to see in the third floor especially, but one thing that disappointed me was putting Van Gogh’s Self-portrait with Bandaged Ear in their special exhibition with another extra fee. But still besides that, there are great pics to see and worth visiting here!

M. W.

Strongly recommend this gallery - wonderful paintings and a manageable size. Not too crowded by London gallery standards.

S. G.

Visited the special exhibition of Van Gogh’s self portraits. The exhibition is just two rooms but the organisers have done a good job if including Van Gogh’s most iconic self portraits, as well as lesser known ones demonstrating various techniques he experimented with. Coming to the permanent exhibits, the collection of Impressionist, and Post Impressionist paintings is great as well. They have works by Monet, Seurat, Manet, Gaugin & Cezanne, among others. This room is very popular, and gets quite crowded at times. There are also galleries on pre modern and medieval art, but based on a quick look those are not as memorable as the collection of impressionist works. Oh, and there’s also a nice little exhibition on photos of Kurdistan from the 1940s.

A. B.

A small flavour of the current Van Gogh exhibition.

a. o.

Very pleasant experience

J. C.

Beautiful, sensitive renovation and perfect size

S. O.

(Translated) Students enter for free! There are many works of art in London, but I really liked this place because there are many simple yet bold works! If you like impressionism, you must visit! It seems to be a less famous place than other famous art galleries and museums, but it was nice to be able to see it in a relaxed and calm manner. The interior of the museum itself is beautiful, so it's fun to look around! (Original) 학생은 무료입장입니다! 런던에 수많은 작품들이 있지만, 이 곳은 소박하면서도 굵직한 작품들이 많아 정말 마음에 들었어요! 인상주의를 좋아하신다면 꼭 방문해보시길 추천드립니다! 상대적으로 다른 유명한 미술관과 박물관에 비해 덜 유명한 장소인 것 같은데 여유롭고 차분하게 조용히 관람할 수 있어 좋았습니다. 미술관 내부 인테리어 자체도 예뻐서 구경하는 재미가 있습니다!

J. Y.

(Translated) It's a short walk from Waterloo Station. The location is so good. And it's right next to Covent Garden. The pictures in the gallery are clear and very good. I deducted one star because it's a paid géli (£9). (Original) 일단 워털루 역에서 걸어서 갈 수 있어서 위치가 너무 좋습니다. 그리고 바로 근처가 코벤트가든 이에요.. 겔러리 그림이 알차고 너무 좋습니다. 유료 겔리리(9파운드)라서 별은 하나 뺐습니다.

(Translated) It was fun to see my favorite paintings and narration. (Original) 좋아하는 그림과 상술을 볼 수 있어 즐거웠어요.

S. D.

(Translated) If I lived in London this museum would be one of my favorite recurring destinations. Only Manet's masterpiece "Bar alle Folies-Bergère" is worth the price of the ticket. How can you not be mesmerized by this magnificent work? But this is just the icing on the cake of a museum that offers the visitor a series of Impressionist gems and Post Impressionist, and is it possible not to mention Van Gogh's "Self-portrait with a bandaged ear"? Sublime. But that's not all. Also noteworthy are the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque paintings (Botticelli, Rubens, Parmigianino ...). And do we want to forget about the paintings on display from the twentieth century (Modigliani, Matisse, Kandinsky above all)? Not a chance! In short, here you will find a real summa of art history, put together with painstaking patience by Samuel Courtauld, a British art collector who lived between the 19th and 20th centuries. In my opinion then the extra touch of this collection is given by the beauty of the rooms of the eighteenth-century Somerset House that host it, kept in an admirable way. Here, too, great attention has been paid to the lighting of the paintings, which enhance them by putting the viewer at ease. I was also impressed by the bookshop and the publications on sale. The wealth of information contained in the catalog of the collection, for example, is truly comprehensive and denotes the author's genuine passion for art, light years away from similar publications in other museums, conceived more as a souvenir for tourists. (Original) Se vivessi a Londra questo museo sarebbe una delle mie mete ricorrenti più amate. Solo il capolavoro di Manet "Bar alle Folies-Bergère” vale il prezzo del biglietto. Come si può non restare ipnotizzati da questa magnifica opera? Questa peró è solo la ciliegina sulla torta di un museo che offre al visitatore una serie di gemme impressioniste e post impressioniste. E si può non citare l'"Autoritratto con orecchio bendato” di Van Gogh? Sublime. Ma non è finita qua. Notevoli sono poi i dipinti gotici, rinascimentali e barocchi (Botticelli, Rubens, il Parmigianino...). E vogliamo dimenticarci dei quadri esposti del Novecento (Modigliani, Matisse, Kandinsky su tutti)? Nemmeno per sogno! Insomma, qui troverete una vera e propria summa della storia dell'arte, messa assieme con certosina pazienza da Samuel Courtauld, un collezionista d'arte britannico che visse a cavallo tra l'800 e il 900. A mio parere poi il tocco in più di questa collezione é dato dalla bellezza delle sale della settecentesco Somerset House che la ospitano, tenuta in maniera mirabile. Anche qui poi grande attenzione é stata posta all'illuminazione dei dipinti, che li valorizzano mettendo a proprio agio lo spettatore. Sono poi rimasto impressionato dal bookshop e dalle pubblicazioni in vendita. La ricchezza delle informazioni contenute nel catalogo della collezione, per esempio, é davvero esauriente e denota la genuina passione per l'arte dell'autore, distante anni luce da pubblicazioni simili di altri musei, concepite più come souvenir per turisti.

(Translated) There are not many hidden treasures. Whether it is Tibetan paintings, spiral staircases, or the layout is very simple, the whole Duke's Palace building is also very good. The normal ticket is 8 pounds, and the student is free. According to time, it is roughly divided into the first floor of the Middle Ages, which is gorgeous and exquisite; the second floor is mainly Impressionist, with many masterpieces such as Van Gogh, Manet, Degas, and Shura; the third floor of Impressionism in the late and after, the color content is wild . (Original) 隐藏的珍宝型，人不多。无论是藏画、螺旋楼梯、布置都很简洁，整个公爵府建筑也很赞。正常票8磅，学生免票。按时间大致分为一楼中世纪，很华丽精致；二楼最主要是印象派，有梵高、马奈、德加、修拉等众多名作；三楼印象派后期及以后，用色内容都很狂野。

(Translated) Although it is a small museum, it has excellent works. Not only the works of great masters such as Cranach, Bruegel, and Rubens, but also impressionist Monet and Manet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, Cezanne, and works that have been seen somewhere are welcomed. (Original) 小さな美術館だけど、秀逸な作品が揃っています。クラナハ、ブリューゲル、ルーベンスなどの巨匠の作品はもちろん、印象派のモネやマネ、ゴッホやゴーギャンにセザンヌ、必ずどこかで見たことのある作品が出迎えてくれます。

전.

(Translated) Be sure to go Paid but worth a visit It is quiet because there are few visitors. I enjoyed the portrait of the famous Gogh by myself. I drank tea at the gallery cafe Tips are included in the bill (Original) 꼭 한번 가보세요 유료지만 방문할 가치 있음 방문객이 적어서 조용합니다 유명한 고흐의 초상화를 혼자 여유롭게 감상했습니다 갤러리 카페에서 차를 마셨는데 계산서에 팁이 포함되어 나옵니다

M. D.

(Translated) Samuel Courtauld art collection: impressionist paintings and decorative items. Relatively interesting exhibition on four levels. Building located in central London. (Original) Collection d'art de Samuel Courtauld : peintures d'impressionistes et objets de décoration. Exposition relativement intéressante sur quatre niveaux. Bâtiment situé au centre de Londres.

К. Б.

(Translated) Not a big museum, worthy of attention for impressionist lovers. Entrance £ 6.50. (Original) Не большой музей, достоен внимания для любителей импрессионистов. Вход 6,5£.

T. J.

(Translated) Nice small museum with many impressionists. Entry is not free. (Original) Lekker klein museum met veel impressionisten. Toegang is niet gratis.

J. H.

(Translated) The Courtauld Museum and Somerset House became the most favorite places in London. Because you can walk between the fountains, you can have a very beautiful time. (Original) コートルード美術館、サマセットハウスはロンドンで一番好きな場所になりました。噴水の間を歩けるので、とても美しい時間を過ごせます。

1. k.

(Translated) Full of masterpieces including Manet's Folies Bergere. There are many free public museums in London, but you can't miss it even if you pay for it! (Original) マネのフォリーベルジェールを始め名画だらけ。ロンドンは無料の公立美術館が多いけど、お金を払ってもここは外せないね！

A. T.

(Translated) Very nice gallery to see very famous paintings. Free bag and coat instructions in the basement. Elevator on the left. Go there at the opening few people. (Original) Très belle galerie pour y voir des tableaux très connus. Consignes sac et manteau gratuit en sous sol. Ascenseur à gauche. Allez y à l'ouverture peu de monde.

D. S.

(Translated) It was better than any famous art museum. Although it is smaller than a famous art museum, most of the exhibits seem to be a very good art museum because there are many famous works. However, when I visited, I couldn't see Gogh's deformed self-portrait because he is now in the Netherlands. (Original) 어떤 유명한 미술관보다도 더 좋았습니다. 규모는 유명 미술관보다 작지만, 전시작품 대부분이 유명한작품이 많아서 매우 알찬 미술관인것 같습니다. 하지만 제가 방문했을때는 고흐의 귀잘린자화상은 지금 네덜란드 가있어서 보지못했습니다.

O. T.

(Translated) Unmissable! Absolutely worth the ticket price (Original) Imperdibile! Vale assolutamente il prezzo del biglietto

미.

(Translated) This is a good art museum for a short visit! It would be nice to see Somerset House together, but when I went, I didn't see it as closing time. And just before I came here, I visited both Hermitage and Louvre Orsay Orangeries, so it helped me to appreciate the work, but it wasn't without a feeling of simplicity.... It is recommended for those who love painting. (Original) 잠깐 방문하기에 괜찮은 미술관입니다! 같이있는 서머셋 하우스도 보면 좋겠지만 제가 갔을땐 마침 문닫는 시간이라 보진 못했습니다. 그리고 제가 여기 오지 직전에 에르미타주와 루브르 오르세 오랑주리를 모두 방문하고 오는 바람에 작품에 대한 감상에는 도움이 됐지만 소박하다는 느낌도 없지않아 있었습니다.... 회화를 매우 좋아하시는 분들에게 추천합니다.

E. v.

(Translated) Paid museum on the Strand. It has a few works, about forty, from pre-impressionism to post-impressionism with some valuable works. Noteworthy is a Picasso in the blue period (Original) Museo a pagamento nello Strand. Ha poche opere, una quarantina, dal pre impressionismo fino al post impressionismo con alcune opere di pregio. Notevole un Picasso fel periodo blu

h. l.

(Translated) The building that was used as a RAA is now used as a gallery, but it is not big, but you can see the paintings of impressionist painters in each room with beautiful interior decoration, and you must pay the entrance fee of £ 8. The musical theaters of AND are crowded, and the Covent Garden is adjacent to the hotel in 10 minutes on foot, making it a good place to spend not only tourists visiting London, but also various cultural life in West End. (Original) RAA 로 사용되던 건물을 지금은 갤러리로 사용하고 있는데 크지는 않지만 아름다운 내부장식의 각각의 방에서 주로 인상주의 화가들의 그림을 관람 할 수 있으며 £8의 입장료를 내야한다 갤러리주변에는 캣츠 맘마미아 42번가 등 웨스트앤드의 뮤지컬극장들이 밀집되어 있고 도보로 10분거리에 코벤트가든이 인접해 있어서 런던을 찾는 관광객 뿐아니라 다양한 문화생활을 웨스트앤드에서 보내기에 좋은 지역이다.

(Translated) I visited in the beginning of March. It was closed for refresh work. At least I thought it would be fine if there was a closing notice at the entrance, but I also wandered the Somerset House because I could not find the notice. Shops and cafes were open. As HP seems to have an exhibition in Japan, I look forward to it. I would like to come by all means if it is resumed. (Original) 3月の上旬に訪れました。リフレッシュ工事の為に閉館していました。せめて、入口に閉館お知らせがあってもいいと思うのですが、お知らせが見つけられなかったのかもサマセットハウスをウロウロしました。ショップとカフェは営業してました。ＨＰでは日本にて展示会があるそうなので、楽しみにしてます。再開されたらぜひぜひ来たいですね。

최.

(Translated) Relatively quiet and small, but rather so better. I also liked the collections. He has a number of masterpieces including Gogh's Ear Cut Self-portrait and Manet's A Bar at the Folies Bergere. (Original) 상대적으로 조용하고 작지만 오히려 그래서 더 좋았다. 소장품들도 매우 마음에 들었다. 고흐의 귀 잘린 자화상, 마네의 A Bar at the Folies Bergere 등 걸작들을 다수 소장하고 있다.

M. C.

(Translated) At the top of my to do list in London. Top destination to see some Impressionist paintings by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas and so on. The first part (Renaissance) can be completed quickly if desired. (Original) Staat bovenaan mijn lijst met to do’s in Londen. Topbestemming om enkele impressionistische schilderijen van Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas enzovoort te zien. Het eerste deel (Renaissance) kan snel doorlopen worden indien gewenst.

L. F.

(Translated) What the doctor ordered. The small size of the gallery, almost no bullshit, only famous names and only worthy canvases. There are very few tourists, in many halls you may find yourself completely alone. The only negative is the paid entrance, which is not typical for England. 8 lbs. (Original) То, что доктор прописал. Небольшой размер галереи, практически никакого булшита, только известные имена и только достойные полотна. Туристов крайне мало, во многих залах вы можете оказаться совсем одни. Единственный минус - платный вход, что для Англии нетипично. 8, что ли, фунтов.

박.

(Translated) From the Middle Ages to Impressionism. Eight pounds in euros, but worth more. Gogh Cezanne Renoir Monet Gauguin Mane ... I was happy because there were so many important works. (Original) 중세부터 인상주의까지. 유로로 8파운드지만 그 이상의 가치가 있음. 고흐 세잔 르누와르 모네 고갱 마네.. 중요한 작품이 참 많아서 행복했음.

h. J.

(Translated) Pay 7 pounds, 2 for 1 Small but quiet impressionist gallery (Original) 유료 7파운드, 2 for 1 가능 작지만 조용한 인상주의 갤러리

西.

(Translated) The decoration style of Modigliani that my wife and I wanted to see is excellent. In addition, Van Gogh, Monet and wonderful works are lined up in a very chic building and the environment where you can calmly appreciate it is also the best (Original) 妻と私が見たかったモジリアーニの飾り方が秀逸。その他ゴッホ、モネと素晴らしい作品がとてもシックな建物に並んでいて落ち着いて鑑賞できる環境も最高

M. S.

(Translated) An art gallery unfairly little known, collects a good number of masterpieces among which stand out Manet, Gauguin and Van Gogh. Free for students. Not to be missed (Original) Una pinacoteca ingiustamente poco conosciuta, raccoglie un buon numero di capolavori tra cui spiccano Manet, Gauguin e Van Gogh. Gratis per gli studenti. Da non perdere

김.

(Translated) Why did you close it ㅠㅠㅠㅠ The exhibition is paid by the National Gallery, so I went there to see it, but I couldn't go to the inside, famous for its beautiful beauty ㅠㅠ I'll come back after reopening~! I want to live near Somerset (Original) 왜 닫았오 ㅠㅠㅠㅠ 전시가 내셔널갤러리에서 유료로 하고 있어서 거기 가서 보긴 했지만 아름답기로 유명한 내부를 못가봤다 ㅠㅠ 리오프닝 하면 다시 올게요~! 소머셋 근처에 살고 싶다

G. T.

(Translated) The framing of this painting in Wikipedia is inaccurate, which distorts all the work of interpreting the work. Only the Courtauld version is accurate, but the colors are disastrously bland, dreadfully blued ... (Original) Le cadrage de ce tableau dans Wikipédia est inexact, ce qui fausse tout le travail d'interprétation de l’œuvre. Seule la version Courtauld est exacte, mais les couleurs en sont désastreusement fades, bleuies de manière effroyable...

이.

(Translated) A calm atmosphere where you can concentrate on painting. Good works. Paid gallery in London but worth seeing (Original) 그림에 집중할수 있는 차분한 분위기. 좋은 작품들. 런던에서 유료 갤러리 지만 갈 볼 가치가 충분하다

T. W.

(Translated) Not crowded. You can relax and enjoy it. The building is compact, but there are plenty of shops. (Original) 混んでいない。ゆったり鑑賞できて楽しめる。コンパクトとな館内、でもショップはしっかりとあります。

o. I.

(Translated) The best art museum in London. The number of works is relatively small and there are not many famous works, but it is the most memorable in London. (Original) 런던 최고의 미술관. 작품수는 비교적 적고 유명 작품도 많지 않지만 런던에서 제일 기억에 남는다.

V. D.

(Translated) Very nice little museum (Original) Petit musée très agréable

카.

(Translated) If you have an International Teacher's Card, it's free. Better place because there aren't many people. (Original) 국제교사증이 있으면 공짜 ㅠㅅ ㅠ 공짜가 아니어도 충분히 가볼만한 곳. 사람들도 많이 없어서 더 좋은 곳.

A. G.

(Translated) A very nice art gallery (missing the Van Gogh which should return within 1 year) (Original) Une très jolie gallery d'art (il manque le Van Gogh qui devrait revenir d'ici 1 an)

S. K.

(Translated) It's under construction! Some of the works are in the National Gallery. (Original) 공사중이에요! 몇몇 작품은 내셔널갤러리에 있다니 내셔널 갤러리 방문하시면 될듯합니다.

박.

(Translated) The coolest place in the London Gallery. Paid but not a waste. (Original) 런던 겔러리중 가장 멋진곳. 유료지만 아깝지않다.

m. p.

(Translated) Unexpected discovery of exceptional paintings. Superb. To visit imperatively. (Original) Decouverte inattendue de peintures exceptionnelles. Superbe. A visiter imperativement.

김.

(Translated) It's worth a visit. It was impressive that it was quiet and the experience was provided to take a leisurely tour. (Original) 가볼만해요 조용해서 여유있게 둘러볼수있는경험이제공됐던점이 인상깊었네욥

A. R.

P. P.

(Translated) Nice little museum, with paintings by famous painters (Original) Petit musée sympa , avec des tableaux de peintres célèbre

G. S.

(Translated) Outside the mass tourist circuits. Superb setting, unmissable collection. (Original) Fuori dai circuiti turistici di massa. Ambientazione superba, collezzione imperdibile.