The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ at Somerset House | Photo: Benedict Johnson

About the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery is home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historic setting of in central London.

The collection includes paintings, drawings, prints sculpture and decorative arts ranging from the medieval period to the present day. The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery is renowned for its remarkable group of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including the world-famous A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet and Vincent van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. They were assembled by the collector and philanthropist Samuel Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, one of the founders of this institution.

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery presents an exciting programme of acclaimed temporary exhibitions, sharing new insights into the work of significant artists past and present.

The Gallery’s activities offer something for everyone, whatever their level of knowledge. They draw on the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Institute’s position as a leading international centre for teaching and research in art history, conservation and curating. From school visits and family events, to curator-led talks and short courses exploring fascinating themes in art, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ encourages everyone to enjoy and engage with art and its histories.

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Plan your visit

Find all the information you need ahead of your visit to The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery from admission prices to how to get here and more.

Gallery Virtual Tours

Explore each floor of The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Gallery with our virtual tours. Zoom in to look closely at masterpieces from our remarkable collection, from individual brush strokes to the texture of the paint.

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