The Courtauld Gallery Cafe in Ealing

Lovely thought out collection of art across different periods and style, very digestible. Love the selection of Manet, Rubens and Cezanne in particular, and beautiful ceilings.

Great collection of art including silverware, ceramics and paintings ranging from middle ages to 20th century and the Bloomsbury group. Even the ceilings are worth looking at.

The guided tour about 1-1.25 hours is very interesting and well worth booking during your visit.

Lots of masterpieces brought together! Absolutely worth visiting.

Loved the gallery! It has a great selection of artworks. Very nice day out location! Went with my mum for the Monet exhibition in summer.

Gem of a place. Has a surprising collection of impressionist paintings on the top floor plus two other floors of interesting works from the medieval period to later European works. Definitely worth revisiting for the excellent temporary exhibitions.

Stunning collection of Impressionists, Ruben's and medieval art

Compared to the size of the building, only a small portion of the interior is used as an art museum. The entrance is on the opposite side of the river. I'm glad I was able to take my time to appreciate the picture I was looking for.

lovely to spend an afternoon for some paintings. no need to pre/book.

12 pounds for permanent exhibition only at the ticket booth on the day It was my first visit in more than 10 years, but it was as fulfilling as ever. Van Gogh, Degas, Manet, Monet, Seurat, Rubens, etc. Not only major works, but also many cool works from the Renaissance period. Is it because of the fee? It's also great that there aren't too many visitors so you can enjoy the show in peace. Places to visit along with the National Gallery

Beautifully presented art gallery with some of the world's best impressionist paintings.

Excellent crowd management by hyperactive always-nice-and-smiling members of staff prioritising the aged and disabled. No bottlenecks or impasses on a crowded Friday afternoon.

What a wonderful relaxing few hours. Quiet afternoon in the company of some magical paintings. Highly recommend.

The Courtland Gallery is a hidden gem, and their special exhibits - like Van Gogh - are a joy.

Brilliant selection of impressionist paintings and well presented. Reasonable entrance fee.

It was OK. A little cramped. Too many people. It was difficult finding a place to be able to read the descriptions. Maybe use larger print so that they can be read from further away. Was there really that many people booked in for our 1400 timed entry. Disappointed. We never have these problems at the National. Also better signage to the displays. It took some time find.

Lovely gallery. Not overwhelming and easy to move round

Most beautiful staircase in London

A small but compact and efficient gallery showcasing works by many well-known painters. It’s a bit pricey compared to the National Gallery, but the special exhibition was excellent.

We went to the From Goya to Impressionism exhibition. The sole Goya was a still life of salmon steaks and the exhibits were just two rooms of mainly impressionist paintings. The permanent exhibition was rather more impressive, particularly modern British. The shop is excellent. There were some interesting "side shows" such as Soil but not covered by the entry ticket.

Elegant and beautiful exhibition hall, friendly staff.

One of London's hidden gems.......come and experience it!

Amazing workshops, but the curators' enormous projects are just incredible. One of the best exhibitions of Mone paintings in the world was followed by the edpressionists. Some of the paintings are for the first time abroad, and we were so lucky to see them in London.

The German drawing exhibition had no more than 10 prints

Amazing collection of impressionistic art. See one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic Impressionist masterpieces such as Manet’s A Bar at the Folies Bergère and Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

Brilliant gallery that does not stap amazing us. Thank you for all you hard work.

Great collection. Nice and relatively small gallery.

Once in a lifetime, the opportunity to see paintings from the Oskar Reinhart collection, which are of exceptional quality. Stunning artwork from Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir and Manet.

Fantastic architecture. Thr stairwell is very dramatic. It has en fearful history and some very interesting paintings.

Must visit, and revisit, when in London.

A beautiful collection of paintings and occasional other works, shown in a clean, low density display. Beautiful building, kind staff and very nice gift shop too...

The staff were incredibly helpful providing me with a wheelchair. The art was wonderful and they have the best shop

I really enjoyed the Goya to Impressionists exhibition - but you need to book. I love this place. So calm and serene.

Stunning permanent collection and wonderful exhibitions

Went to the excellent temporary exhibition on Impressionism

Beautiful gallery and a really interesting collection on display with good context

Really lots of very famous impressionist

Wonderful collection of medieval and Renaissance art, which is what interested me. However, most people seemed to be more excited by the impressionists and early 20th century art on the top floor, which has a lot of famous works on display. A very good gallery, well worth a visit.

Great place to visit to avoid the crowds but still see loads of great art

An absolute gem at Somerset House, highly recommended with a remarkable collection of works, we saw the current and permanent exhibitions + do try the WatchHouse cafe in the main area adjacent to the gallery + of course Somerset House itself, currently showing SOIL.

Unique gallery! Incredible masterpieces!

A once in a lifetime experience go see it before they return to Switzerland

The gallery is stunning and holds many wonderful pieces of art. The only downside to my visit was a large number of people speaking very loudly in the galleries and disturbing the atmosphere, would be helpful to include some notices about not making too much noise.

The Courtauld Gallery's permanent collection is an incredible selection of some of the masterpieces of impressionism. They also had a fantastic exhibition of the Oskar Reinhart Collection, which was a completely collection of equally magnificent impressionist masterpieces. There were a few other exhibits as well, but the relatively small yet focused collection was unlike anything I've ever seen.

Unbelievable art treasures in a superb setting

The Gallery holds brilliant collection of paintings and other works of art. Some are belongs private collectioners. Many paintings are 14-15th century. Great place to visit!

A must-visit for anyone interested in Impression; a small but mighty collection.

What a nice surprise this gallery is. A floor specific to impressionism which I really liked. The price is very reasonable considering the paintings on display.

"This place is a must-visit for those traveling to London and interested in art. An impressive collection of... Impressionists."

Having visited the Gallery in the past, l was keen to see it post revamp. But l was disappointed. It's an interesting building with many corners, staircases and doors - there must be more, l thought. But, no, three simple galleries and a beautiful shop. An excellent lift, and the occasional glimpse of the great outside through a window. My main interest is the Impressionists and l am pleased to know this is the largest collection of Cezannes. But, somehow, that room seemed dull, flat. Perhaps because of the colour of the walls - white. It was good to see a favourite Van Gogh, and a Cezanne l wasn't familiar with, but otherwise l was not excited. The Van Gogh is one l first saw in the Courtauld about 60 years ago, when the gallery was in its previous location.

Amazing collection, but the exhibition space is too small

Goya to impressionism. This is a 5 star plus exhibition and to have some of my very favourite paintings in one exhibit was just amazing yet I had a terrible experience because there was far far too many people allowed to enter/tickets sold. It was packed with people all jostling to see these amazing works when what was really required was time and space to enjoy each one.

Wonderful! I would be sorry if I didn't visit this gallery.

Wonderful gallery full of well loved classics and some wonderful medieval art. Well worth a visit!

Well worth the trip. Excellent permanent exhibition plus spectacular paid for exhibition. Two of my favourites by Van Gough.

I love the permanent collection but the Goya to Impressionism was two small rooms and despite the shared interests of Reinhart and Courtauld, was very disappointing. One Goya only. Not worth the entrance fee

I’ve bought a online ticket for an exhibition, they said I would receive it at home , the exhibition is going on , I never received the ticket and when I call no one picks up the phone, the only option they do is the membership, and she said “ I can’t help you with anything if you’re not a member you have to keep trying hahahaha. “ At this point I guess I’ve lost my ticket and my Money.

World class finesse in the arts. As you would expect from the greatest city in the world

Great mix of eras,artists and media, also lovely colourful shop. Would recommend for a 1-2hour activity.

Always a pleasure to visit here.

Nice gallery , beautiful building with some fantastic permanent art on display ( e.g van Gogh self portrait , lots of Manet, Money, Lautrec etc. worth the entrance fee alone ) nice cafe and food choices .. with additional exhibitions...

Truly an extraordinary place. While I wish it were free, it was worth the 10 pound entry fee. I missed tickets for the Impressionists, but the gallery still had their own collection of impressionists that more than satisfied me. The store was also beautiful! I almost didn’t come here, and would have sorely regretted it.

A gem of a gallery - small but lovely.

A pleasure to visit. Some incredible paintings by masters

What a superlative collection of painting and art works. The Impressionist collection is quite extraordinary. One ridiculously famous work after another. I loved the medieval collections as well. A great place to visit.

I loved the variety of paintings. Seeing the actual paintings rather than just the prints in a book brought them really alive. And the building was also amazing.

Amazing little gallery. Great exhibitions, but you need to book well in advance.

Fantastic gallery! Wow what a treat. We didn't manage to see the temporary exhibition, but the 3rd floor has enough Gauguin, Cezanne, Renoir, Manet, Monet and Seuret to fill the soul! Some of the paintings were so breathtaking, I had to hold back the tears! Wow again!!

If you are not a member, we recommend making a reservation.

Free museum for students and reasonable price for adults which can be visited quite quickly. The collection of impressionist/post-impressionist paintings (especially French) is truly excellent and would be the envy of many major European museums. The rest of the collection is a little less interesting. To do, if you have a little time to waste in London and you like art.

New Exibition at the Courtauld Gallery "Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection". Opens today and brings 25 paintings for Switzerland (that never leave their home together)

A bit disappointed to the collections. Indication is poor too

Stunning exhibition of Monet's paintings of the Thames and London (now finished unfortunately). We enjoyed looking around the rest of the Gallery, which is relatively small but that makes it easier to absorb everything on display.

What a gem! Such a fascinating building and collection with such a rich history linking it to the royal academy exhibitions. The top floor gallery was astounding, so privileged to be able to see Van Gogh, Monet and Manet (plus a few others) in the flesh for only £12 a ticket. Didn't need to prebook.

The impressionist gallery was definitely the highlight with lots of famous works and a lovely airy space to enjoy them in. The other floors with medieval and Pre-Raphaelite stuff were pretty dull to be honest - have seen better collections in less illustrious places. The only thing that deducted a star was that they have closed the entrance to the gift shop on the -1 floor so you have to go across the way and down the stairs making it awkward to get there and inaccessible if you can't do stairs.

Really enjoyed the visit. Builds slowly but the bag is amazing. 3rd floor overwhelms with its riches.

I no longer live in London, but I got a membership there to ensure access to special exhibitions. I've traveled to London twice just to see Monet, and every special exhibition they host is absolutely worth it. Their permanent collection is incredible, too. While many visitors only go to the big galleries, this one is definitely worth a visit. Plus, they have a great shop downstairs.

A very nice permanent collection, the impressionist works on the top floor are clearly the pride of the collection, but the other rooms on the 1st and 2nd floor also house some nice collections of, among others, reneissance works and precious objects.

Nestled within the historic Somerset House on the Strand, The Courtauld Gallery offers an unparalleled journey through art history. Established in 1932, the gallery boasts a world-class collection, particularly renowned for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Visitors can marvel at iconic works such as Édouard Manet’s “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère” and Vincent van Gogh’s “Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.”  The gallery is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the last admission at 5:15 PM. Admission prices are £9.00 on weekdays and £11.00 on weekends. Concessions are available, and notably, teachers receive free entry upon presenting valid identification.  For those seeking a deeper understanding of art’s evolution, The Courtauld Gallery is an essential visit. Its manageable size ensures an enriching experience without feeling overwhelming. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a casual observer, the gallery promises a captivating day amidst some of the world’s most celebrated artworks.

An absolute hidden gem close to the galleries at Trafalgar Square. The entrance is small but don't be put off, you can start your journey on the 1st floor and work your way up or go to the top and work your way down. There are an array of past masters such as Van Gogh, Rubens and Lautrec as well as more modern pieces, we were lucky enough to overhear an education talk on Impressionism but there are other free talks. The gift shop in the basement was a bit of a walk due to renovation and holds your typical gallery items, we didn't use the cafe as it seemed a bit overpriced, but there are plenty of places near.

It was a small but really beautiful gallery, and I was very happy to see such wonderful and beautiful works.

Totally worth seeing! Comparing to other museums with paintings it’s pretty cozy, but lovely due to some iconic pieces. Went to this place in November 2024 for Monet’s temporary exhibition as well. There’s also nice and quite big gift shop with some interesting items.

Visited for the Monet exhibition and had a lovely time going through the rest of the gallery too! The great blue staircase led us to discover the shop on the cellars which was also fantastic! Highly recommend a visit as long as you book in advance!

Great Monet exhibition of his time in London

Not on the main art museum list, but it should be. If you appreciate art, getting up close and personal with some greats is a treat here. The museum is also laid out chronologically, allowing viewers to see and learn how artistic mediums, tones, and themes changed from 13th century through to modern day. No need to buy a ticket in advance, not too crowded.

Very interesting gallery with a lot of famous paintings. Worth a visit.

An incredible exhibition showing the mystery of river Thames by Monet. Next door a fantastic room of post impressionism. Manet!

Faboulous. Lovely staff. lovely gift shop. I saw Monet and London and it was beautiful.

Opening a place like this to students for free shows how much Britain loves and respects the arts. As someone who mainly likes the works of impressionist painters, it was a truly fascinating experience. I went there right at the opening time of 10 a.m., and there were few people and it was quiet, so I was able to focus entirely on my work. As it gets more and more crowded, please visit early to fully experience this wonderful work of art.

Located in Somerset House, the Courtland Gallery is another less known London gems. The museum is partitioned on three floors, with Medieval artists exhibited on the first, Renaissance on the second and Impressionists and modern artists, on the third. The gallery exhibits works from a plethora of world-renowned artists - Gaugain, Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Manet, Rubens, Botticelli and many, many others. The paintings are presented in a modern, neat way, a characteristic of many London museums that places them in the world museology lead. Even the gift shop is excellently organised and stocked, while the building's architecture is a sight to admire on its own. You'll need around 1.5 hours to visit the museum - it is spanning on three floors but the overall size is quite compact. The adult price of admission in £12 and the online booking slot takes just a few minutes to secure. Tickets can also be purchased on site.

Went to see the Monet exhibit and the permanent exhibitions, very nice gallery for a browse

such a nice gallery, the monet exhibition of london was so peaceful

Monet's River exhibition is so atmospheric- absolutely mesmerising.

Wonderful morning at the Courtauld. Loved the Monet exhibition. Great food in the cafe. Excellent all round.

Very helpful. Not to be missed expo

Visited for Monet in London exhibition - very good. Really liked little booklet we were given. Spent a bit of time looking at other Impressionist paintings. Stairs are interesting & curved. There could easily have been a rail on both sides, but wasn't. Lift is large & makes galleries entirely accessible. Lift was very slow. No cafe in the Gallery, but there was opposite. Hard to get a table & some were very close together & hard to get into. Various eating places quite close by. We went to Pret a Mangé

Went to see the Monet exhibit which was super boring. Not at all worth the cost.

Great smaller museum! It's not overwhelming like the marquee museums can be. The Van Gogh with bandaged ear is the better of the two versions. Some great impressionist and post impressionist paintings. 2 Degas bronzes. You will be very glad you went.

It's paid, but it's worth a visit just for the two works below. There are fewer works than you might think.

An excellent smallish gallery with a selection of impressionist artists as well as 'old masters' of traditional subjects. Free entry (apart from any special exhibitions) Small cafe and large gift shop. Expect to spend an hour here.