Courtauld Gallery, Art museum in Somerset House, Westminster, England
The Courtauld Gallery displays an extensive collection of artworks spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century within Somerset House's historical walls.
Samuel Courtauld, Arthur Lee, and Robert Witt established the gallery in 1932 to create a center dedicated to art education and research.
The collection includes Édouard Manet's 'A Bar at the Folies Bergère' and Vincent van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' among its principal works.
The gallery maintains daily operating hours from 10:00 to 18:00, with advance booking recommended for special exhibitions and peak visiting times.
The LVMH Great Room represents London's first purpose-built exhibition space, now displaying numerous masterpieces from the permanent collection.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1932
Founders: Samuel Courtauld, Arthur Lee, 1st Viscount Lee of Fareham, Robert Witt
Architects: William Chambers
Official opening: 1932
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: The Courtauld Institute of Art
Part of: Courtauld Institute of Art
Address: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN WC2R 1LA London
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +44(0)2039477711
Website: https://courtauld.ac.uk/gallery
GPS coordinates: 51.51162,-0.11770
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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