The Courtauld Gallery Cafe in Ealing

Free admission for students! It is my favorite museum in London. The exhibition experience is very comfortable and the circulation is well planned. The variety of souvenirs is also very rich and exquisite, highly recommended!

Stunning collection, particularly the French impressionist.

A beautifully curated and very impressive art collection. The Courtauld Gallery is one of my favourite galleries in London and a lovely place to spend a couple of hours. The courtyard outside is a nice space and the gift shop is definitely worth a visit. So many stunning paintings, but my favourite has to be A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Manet. Such a beautiful, detailed painting. So many more to see too including Van Gogh, Seurat, Monet and Renoir. A truly special collection. Staff were friendly and helpful. Well worth the entrance fee (free entry with a National Art Pass).

The Gallery is stunning, but the cafe which is in an incredible location was a huge disappointment. The lady who was serving was rude and unpleasant. Visit the beautiful gallery but find an alternative cafe nearby.

Visited on a Sunday and used Art Pass to gain free entry. This is a fine museum based in the original Royal Academy building at Somerset House, which had bags of character. Some really impressive paintings are in the Collection which covers everything from Medieval to Modern paintings. G TVreat selection of Impressionist and Post-impressionist paintings makes this an exceptional destination. There's a cafe just outside, and 2 more in the nearby Somerset House Courtyard. Would highly recommend!

The entrance was difficult to find from the subway. It is unclear whether you can walk through Sommersethouse. We went up the stairs outside. Nice museum with a fairly small collection

The collection was good, a nice range but I did not have a good experience when I was taking photographs of the items. I was told off for zooming in on an item to have a closer look. There is signage to say 'Photography allowed' and 'No flash' - pretty standard. Obviously I followed the rules as per their sign. I looked again for signage and it had nothing to written to say that I could not take photographs. So again, I took photos, and I was told off again. I told the steward that there is signage to take photos and that I was not taking a video, which I believe is what she thought I was doing. But also, there is no signage to say you can and cannot take a video. I felt very singled out as other visitors were taking photographs and it absolutely ruined my mood. I even offered to show her that I was only taking photos and she declined to see them (of course she did). I paid for a ticket to enjoy the collection, not to be singled out and essentially followed, because this happened in room 2 and then room 7. Would I pay to visit again, no I would not. I would have a better experience in other galleries that are free and not to be followed around.

Beautiful building - mostly went for the impressionist artwork on the top floor.

It's such an exquisite gallery to visit. It was my first time here, and it was very easy to commute to and find. Stunning pieces of art, and i loved every moment of it. We shall definitely be back some time again in the future.

Loved the Courtauld Gallery itself, but exhibition on Frank Auerbach was truly memorable.

The Impressionist collection in the Courtauld is stunning. This gallery is really worth a visit.

A great gallery with pretty good wheelchair access. Need to ask to be allowed on the lift to get up from the entrance but once there you can get around without support. Somerset House has cobbles that are tough going in places but inside it's all pretty good. Worth a visit for sure.

The largest concentration of masterpieces of impressionism and post-impressionism. An essential and highly recommended visit

This museum is such a pleasure to visit. The permanent collection is a manageable size so you can spend lots of time on whatever interests you. It features a wide variety of periods/styles and some really major pieces as well (Manet's Bar at the Folies-Bergère was a standout for me). The building itself is beautiful, bright, and immaculately clean. I also saw the special exhibition of Frank Auerbach's charcoal heads which was extremely well executed. And the shop is really lovely too, which was a nice bonus!

Great gallery and exhibitions Not enough female toilets

A wonderful place to see art far from the crowd! The building itself is worth a visit!

Welcoming and helpful staff. Wonderful exhibition of Frank Auerbach's charcoal head drawings - really special

As always a wonderful place to visit - beautiful interior and courtyard. Art is great too! Really enjoyed the Frank Auerbach exhibition.

Went to the Cute exhibition which was excellent, but despite the name and celebrating 50 years of Hello Kitty it is not really suitable for children. It delves into some of the darker elements of Cute and some of the imagery was disturbing. The walls filled with Hello Kitty toys were a magnet to young and old. The pop up Hello kitty cafe is eye wateringly busy. We went at a 'quiet" time (4pm) and queued for 1.5 hours ! Nice but not worth the wait in my eyes - my 30 year old daughter says it was!

Great small gallery with a magnificent, permanent post-impressionist collection and brilliant, temporary Frank Auerbach charcoal heads exhibition.

Compact gallery with very high quality content.

Excellent gallery with world class paintings plus interesting architecture.

Wonderful art and the refurbishment whilst a bit clinical in the main galleries retains its gentle character. Sineage is minimal.

A beautiful venue and an excellent collection on all floors.

Beautiful gallery with stunning works of art.

Absolutely fantastic small, easy to navigate art gallery with excellent Northern Renaissance art as well as a stunning Impressionist exhibit on the top floor. Loved this place and set within the stunning Somerset House.

A really excellent gallery, well worth a visit.

Great collection with interesting specialist exhibitions!

Stunning - not too big and soooo many brilliant paintings. Gorgeous building. Well worth it.

I thought i knew all the main galleries in London but this was a greay surprise. Lots of varied and amazing art in very accessible building.

I finally saw the long-awaited painting by Manet. I was very moved. I like the details in this painting and the clean decoration style here. The gallery is in a great location and it’s a perfect experience.

Where is Van Gogh's self-portrait?

A fantastic gallery with a great permanent collection and outstanding temporary shows (e.g. the current Auerbach drawings)

I arrived before opening time, stood in line, and then went in. I was looking forward to it since it was the first one I went to among other galleries. The number of paintings is relatively small, but it seems like they've collected mainly the key ones. It was really nice because it wasn't crowded and it was quiet.

Fantastic refurbishment of the Impressionist&Pointallist rooms and also the Post-Impressionist galleries at the Courtauld Gallery in London, means it is light and spacious and showing more work! And a lovely little section with a small range of artists' work from the Bloomsbury We had a wonderful guide to the exhibition, from Helen Higgins. It feels so light and airy there and spacious. The exhibition 'Reworking Manet' was superb! Again, we were guided around, which made such a difference. Helen had co-curated the exhibition with artist Jeremy Deller and, put simply, it involved teenagers from a range of schools across the UK responding to a famous Manet painting of a female bar tender. For relatively young people, the responses were incredibly mature, interesting and diverse! From modern art approaches to a fab bomber jacket to work showing an understanding of the feminist perspective, all pieces were of a high standard! Thanks to Helen and the Courtauld staff for all the great work that you do! It is much appreciated! I'll be back!! Regards.Maggie

The permanent collection, includes a bonanza of acclaimed Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Massively impressive: sustains an air of authority and expertise. Faultless mounting, lighting and curation - I emphasise faultless. A dedicated “Bloomsbury Group” Room inspired by their “loose” dis-association attempts to evoke the period design ethos. Located in the inestimable Somerset House, find the Courtauld, a cornerstone of London’s Art Establishment. Essential London

There are some great paintings but I wish there had been more!

World class - what else can be said?!

Would have given it full 5 stars if it wasn't for the rude staff member who asked me to "keep your distance" from a painting when I was looking up close at the brush work etc the painting had no floor markings indicating such, and was covered with glass. You go in here stress free but after that the staff member totally ruined my experience in here. No other staff asked me this beforehand or after when I was looking at other paintings close up. I saw other staff enforcing strange rules to others but picking and choosing who they enforced their rules on - some people had to wear their rucksacks on their fronts/chests yet others who had the same sized rucksacks had them on their backs and staff said nothing - clearly judging customers on how you look/dress. This gallery isn't a very relaxing place to go, instead it causes anxiety about the next rule someone wants to enforce on you so won't be going in here again!

Buying tickets online in advance allows for quick and comfortable entry. We are lucky to be able to see the works of Manet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, etc. up close!!! I think it is well worth paying the admission fee. suggestion!!!

My mother had just died and I had come into London to settle some of her affairs. Tried as I might I could not lift the weight of her loss no matter how often I watched the boats pass on the Thames. Then I decided to pop into the Courtauld Gallery to check out the art. I knew the collection was not as overwhelming as the National Gallery so I felt up to the task. Pleasantly, I was able to enter free after showing them that I was a teacher. Furthermore, they weren't so demanding that I didn't have teaching credentials on me like so many museums are. Struggling teachers appreciate any help they can get. I gratefully took advantage of the free lockers and shoved my bag into one. I took out my camera and visited the three floors of art that awaited me. The first floor had the earlier European art from the 1300's to 1400's. Not everyone likes this stuff but I am a big fan of artists such as Robert Campin or Bernardo Daddi. Just by absorbing the infinite details of the paintings, I felt lighter. The second floor has later, more recognizable works by artists such as Rubens, Goya, or Lucas Cranach. Many nice pieces here. Finally the third floor had the impressionists. This is what most people come to see. No wonder with works from Renoir, Van Gogh, Degas just to name a few. So after three hours of fun I left the Gallery full of the greens of Cezanne's landscapes in my head and a little happiness in my heart. And I can enjoy the many photos I took there even now. Thanks to all who were so friendly in the Courtauld. I appreciate it.

A museum inside Somerset House. It's expensive, but it's well worth it. It's small, but it's full of Impressionists, as well as Flemish artists and Rubens. I get tired just going to the British Museum and the Tate with so many people, so I like this place when it's empty.

Great on all levels. The shop is very well done, cosy and full of inspiration.

I really enjoyed the exhibition on display and the staff were nice too. The whole gallery is beautiful to be honest and I would definitely come again to bring friends or recommend to others. I’d definitely going to the gift shop too- many products are expensive but there are some bookmarks for £3.50 and postcards for cheaper than that. I’d recommend buying tickets in advance which from I remember the website recommends too especially if you’re a student you can access most for free expect the members only sections!

Great exhibition.... over £5.50 for a small pice of cake? That's taking the mickey!

Good gallery but the tickets were overpriced, in my opinion. For what it has to offer, apart from Van Gogh, Monet and Manet’s couple of works, there rest isn’t as impressive, to be completely honest. I think 10£ it’s a bit excessive.

Really fabulous gallery housing some of the most famous works from the history of art. Of particular note, are the Reubens, and the Impressionists, which are breathaking.

The famous works of Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Van Gogh are on the top floor! If I go again, I think I'll look at the top floor first haha. I went on January 1st and it was quiet! If you install the app, you can see captions in Korean👍🏻

Great place, Peter Doig super shop

Enjoyed a full morning here, building and art equally fascinating. Beautiful courtyard and multiple cafes. Cute gift shop, disappointing selection of postcards though. Would recommend a visit, did cost £10 entrance but it all helps to keep it running.

Chegamos a este belo lugar pois estava havendo uma comemoração pelos 50 anos da Hello Kitty, há um café dentro deste castelo que abriga diversas exposições de arte contemporânea.

Very nice exhibitions of Old Masters including Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, Degas and others. Fabulous spiral staircase.

Always something interesting to see. Lovely to see the school children's interpretations of Manet.

A lot better before the “ modernisation”. Use to have more work on display and cafe was lovely. Don’t use the cafe anymore.

Magnific descobriment, per altra part no gaire amagat. Absolutament recomanable

주말 오후에 예약없이 대기없이 들어갔습니다. 15세까진(확실하진 않음) 공짜라서 어른 2명만 결제했고, 고흐나 세잔 그림이 있어서 재미있게 봤습니다. 건축물이 특히나 멋집니다. 기념품은 뺏지가 너무 귀여워서....샀는데 다양한 모양 더 사올걸 그랬어요.

Delightful. A great collection of impressionist paintings. Well worth a visit. Lovely café too.

학생은 무료! 꼭꼭꼭꼭 가요 꼭!!!!! 고흐 초상화부터 데셍 그림까지 너무 좋아요 진심으로 사람도 없고 감상할 수 있는 미술관이에요..

Not free but you get to see some Monet and Vangoughs. Many other beautiful pictures but the art portion is not that big. We love art and to see original paintings is heart warming. Only a 4 because of the size but still a good place to see.

The Courtauld has a relatively small collection but within it are a number of gems and for me was worth the admission fee. 'A bar at the follies bergere' is probably the pick of collection , but there's something for every art lover, from Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Reynolds.

Today we saw an enjoyable exhibition there of Claudette Johnson's figures. A good collection of Impressionist paintings In their permanent exhibition. .

Ricca collezione soprattutto di quadri che valgono una visita con tranquillità

Das im Nordflügel von Somerset House gelegene Kunstmuseum ist ein integraler Bestandteil des 1932 von dem Triumvirat Lord Lee of Fareham (Diplomat), Robert Witt (Kunsthistoriker) und eben Samuel Courtauld (Industrieller) gegründeten 'Courtauld Institut of Art', das heute als eigenständiges College zur 'University of London' gehört. Es war ab 2018 für gut 3 Jahre wegen einer millionenschweren Sanierung geschlossen und präsentiert sich seit der Wiedereröffnung strahlend schön samt perfekter Präsentation der Sammlung. Diese entstand primär durch Nachlässe & Schenkungen und ist durch ihre (post-)impressionistischen Werke bekannt geworden. Darunter befinden sich grossartige Highlights von Cézanne, Degas, Monet, Renoir, Seurat, van Gogh und natürlich Édouart Manets 'Un bar aux Folies Bergère'. Sie hängen alle im 'Great Room' der 3. Etage, zu der man über die malerische 'Starecase' (BesucherInnen wollten eben schon immer sehen und gesehen werden!) gelangt. Auch viele andere Exponate wie Sandro Botticellis mächtig expressive 'Dreifaltigkeit mit Heiligen' oder die handgehämmerte 'Courtauld Bag', die bis ins mittlere 13. Jahrhunderts zurückreichen, sind mehr als sehenswert! Ich verbrachte beim letzten Besuch etwa 3,5 Stunden in den Gallerieräumen und genoss jede Minute. 🏆

Such a gorgeous exhibition. One of the best places i’ve been in London. Will go again.

작지만 소장작품은 알찬 박물관, 코벤트가든이 주는 주변경관도 아름다움. 런던패스가 있다면 꼭 들러보기

Such an overlooked gallery - free students tickets - the collection is for 1-1.5 hours so it is not very daunting

Quite busy ice rink at Xmas time

2023.12.29. 유료라서 그런지 사람이 많지 않아 좋은 작품들을 조용하고 편하게 감상할수 있었습니다.

멋진 미술관. 고흐, 르누아르, 세잔느, 쇠라, 모네, ... 교과서에서만 보던 그림들을 포함하여 멋지고 아름다운 작품들을 감상할 수 있습니다! 특히 행복을 그리는 화가라는 별칭이 있는 르누아르의 그림들과 인상주의의 아버지 모네의 그림들, 빈센트 반 고흐의 자화싱, 세잔느 등등 인상주의 화가들의 그림이 특히 인상적(?)이었습니다. 영국에서 몇 안되는 유료 미술관이지만 그래서 그런지 방문객이 다른 미술관에 비해 많지 않아 한가롭게 작품구경 하느라 시간가는 줄 몰랐습니다. MUST VISIT IN LONDON!

티켓 미리 구입후 다녀오세요^^ 미술 관심 없는 저도 즐겁게 관람하고 왔어요.

Une collection exceptionnelle et pas trop de monde pour la voir

Fantastic collection covering 1350(-ish) to the present day. Some favourites and some discoveries. Painting, ceramics, sculpture all represented.

Third floor is fabulous. But in the pursuit of change they have confined a mesmerising modigliani to an insignificant corner. Why they needed to change paintings around I do not know. But generally the paintings on the third floor are absolutely superb.

Unlike all the other galleries and museums, it was open on Christmas Eve, which was really nice.

Très belle collection du moyen âge à nos jours. Bel espace. Peu de public. Donc visite tranquille avec des Rubens, Monet, Manet, Renoir...

Private gallery with a very nice collection. Not to be missed!

Food very good,no proper bitter,good atmosphere. It was a shame the staff could not work out how to divide the bill four ways.

Spent hours at this gallery - well organized, plenty of benches to sit down, and a great selection of favorites

Great impressionist collection from the big names

There are so many well-known pictures to see in spacious galleries over 3 floors

Superb gallery, the Impressionists are a must see.

Anyone who likes the Early Impressionist & Impressionist like Manet, van Gogh, and Cezanne must visit the LVMH Great Room on the third floor. On the 2nd floor, Rubens & 17th century. On the 1st floor, you'll find in the Medieval Gallery a Courtauld Bag! This gallery is really worth a visit. There are lifts for easy access. Lower ground floor you will find gift shops, toilets and lockers.

A place where you must go if you love paintings. Beautiful.

What can I say takes breathe away this place the art the curation Beautiful

ドガやマネの絵が見れる美術館です。有料なので人も多くないので、名画をじっくり堪能できます。

If you teach at a London University entry is free. Phantastic impressionists on the third floor, two outstanding rooms, Cezanne, Degas, others.

A perfect gallery. Not too busy, but some of the finest art from four centuries of art.

Ein Besuch lohnt sich und ist die £10 Eintritt wert. Es gibt unterschiedliche Ausstellungen und genug Bänke um zwischendurch sitzen zu können.

Magnifique ! Aussi bien le lieu que l'exposition permanente. Cezanne, Van Gogh, Degas... Un bonheur ! Seul bémol (pour moi) un peu trop d'art sacré.

Great gallery. Relaxing atmosphere, easy to navigate, well designed. Some great pieces of art, notably from the impressionist period.

All the best impressions- Courtauld- a new look now! После ремонта и реновации галерея стала еще лучше, свободнее, прекрасная коллекция импрессионистов. Порадовал и классный shop.

Tranquil and delicate art museum. Came to see the famous Van Gogh self-portrait. The service is very friendly. The shop is also very interesting!

Amazing collection in a beautiful building.

A great experience for anyone who loves art

The Impressionist gallery on the top floor nothing short of amazing. A shock to be greeted by an absolute gem of the genre at every turn. I visited the Louvre a couple of months back and to be honest there was more stuff in the tiny by comparison Courtauld I wanted to see. And if you're a fan of gift shops this has the best I've ever seen. Practically a work in its own right. Just as well since you don't exit through it. Well worth going downstairs to visit. Incidentally you can view all the main paintings and audio guides for free through the Bloomberg-connects app.

Went to see the Claudette Johnson exhibition. Large scale artwork of a UK artist. Beautiful work. Also enjoyed more art on various floors of the gallery. Great collection and the building is stunningly restored. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We used the lockers in the basement to store coats.

Some extremely notable paintings and sculptures on display here. Not a huge collection but very, very impressive.

Piccola galleria, ma con grandi dipinti. 10 Sterline spese bene

Amazing collection of French Impressionists, each of them a master piece.

Extraordinary collection with must see impressionists.