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The Courtauld Gallery

London
Courtesy of The Courtauld Gallery

ENTRY

from £7

WHERE

London

What it’s like

A townhouse gallery of Impressionist paintings where under-18s get in free and a phone doubles as the guidebook.

This is proper art on the walls, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Manet, hung in a grand old building just off the Strand. Kids under 18 get in free, which makes it an easy one to slot into a London day without the whole ticket bill landing on you. There's a free guide on Bloomberg Connects you can pull up on your own phone, so you're not stuck queuing for an audio handset or lugging a leaflet round.

It suits a child who can walk round a gallery and look rather than touch, so this is one for older kids who'll cope with quiet rooms and glass cases rather than toddlers wanting to run at things. Beyond the permanent collection there are smaller temporary displays included in the ticket, though the bigger exhibitions cost extra on top, worth factoring in if you fancy seeing everything on show that day.

Adult tickets are £16 on the door or £14 if you book online, which is the obvious one to do since it saves you a couple of quid for two minutes on a screen. Students, teachers and Museums Association members get their own lower rates too. Last entry is 17:15, so a late afternoon dash after school pickup is cutting it fine.

The café does pastries and hot drinks without needing a booking, handy if the little art critic in your group needs a biscuit break halfway round. One thing to know before you go: it's cashless throughout, so leave the coin jar at home. And if you're planning to buy anything from the shop, bring your own bag, they don't hand out carrier bags there.

What’s on here

Facilities

Bike parking
Café
Card only
Gift shop
Public transport nearby
Step-free access

Need to know

Last entry
17:15
Parking
Nearest public car parks at Drury Lane (north) or Southbank Centre (south)
Food
Courtauld Café serving pastries, snacks and hot and cold drinks
Worth knowing
Art Fund/National Art Pass members get unlimited free entry to the permanent collection and exhibitions
  • Cashless only, so bring a card not cash
  • Bring your own bag if you're buying from the shop, none provided
  • The permanent collection ticket covers smaller displays too, but big exhibitions cost extra
  • Booking online saves £2 on the adult ticket price
  • Art Fund and National Art Pass holders get free entry

Plan your visit

How much are tickets?

£16 for an adult on the day, £14 if you book online. Under-18s get in free.

Do we need to book in advance?

You can book online or just turn up and buy on the day if tickets are available. Booking online also gets you the cheaper rate.

What time does it close?

Open 10am to 6pm every day, with last entry at 17:15.

Is there a baby or toddler offer?

There's no age range given for the free entry, just that it covers 18 and under, so it works for teens as much as younger kids.

Can we get food there?

The Courtauld Café does pastries, snacks and hot and cold drinks. No need to book, just walk in.

Is it card only?

It's cashless throughout, cards and digital payments only.

Where do we park?

There's no car park on site, but the Drury Lane car park to the north and Southbank Centre car park to the south are both nearby.

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