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Somerset House, St Clement Danes
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MuseumSt Clement Danes

Somerset House

Walk through historic courtyard

  • 4.41.8k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Somerset House is a grand neoclassical complex on the Strand offering a mix of contemporary art exhibitions, cultural events and a lively public courtyard. Expect striking art installations, river-facing terraces and rotating shows — a great spot for photography, cultural discovery and relaxed people-watching. Visit for its architecture, varied programming and the feeling of being at a creative civic hub in central London.

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Somerset House in short

When is Somerset House open?

Every day, 10 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Somerset House?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

How much does Somerset House cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Somerset House?

Strand,London,WC2R 1LA,United Kingdom.

Right now · 6:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better tomorrow at 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 7 pm
  • Best in the evening

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
10 AM–7 PM
tuesday
10 AM–7 PM
wednesday
10 AM–7 PM
thursday
10 AM–7 PM
friday
10 AM–7 PM
saturday
10 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–7 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Somerset House
  2. 2 CellarDoor · 3 min
  3. 3 American Bar · 4 min
  4. 4 Bella Italia · 4 min
  5. 5 STEREO Covent Garden · 6 min
Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsTo St Clement DanesCall+442078454600Websitesomersethouse.org.uk

Good to know

  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 1.8k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around St Clement Danes

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time