London - Somerset House
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Somerset House, formerly government offices (notably the general registration departments), today houses the Courtauld Collection. The Royal Academy, the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquaries were previously also accommodated in the building. Somerset House was built in 1776-86 from designs by Sir William Chambers, the east wing (now King's College, University of London) and the west wing were added in the 19th century.
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Address:
Somerset House, The Strand, London WC2R 1LA, England
Hours:
January 1 to December 31: 10am-6pm; Sun: 12pm-6pm
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: The best view of the building can be obtained from the Thames south bank through the arches of Waterloo Bridge.
Admission charged for Courtauld Gallery, Gilbert Collection and Hermitage Rooms.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Transit: Underground: Temple, Covent Garden, Charing Cross.
Typical Visit: 3 hours
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Fountains in front of Somerset House in London.
