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Book your visit to see our much-loved collection of masterpieces ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as our current and upcoming exhibitions.

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The 鶹Ƶ is home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House in central London. now to see one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic Impressionist masterpieces such as Manet’s A Bar at the Folies Bergèand Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

What's On


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Abstract Erotic: Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse, Alice Adams

20 Jun - 14 Sep 2025

This major exhibition brings together the erotic and playful aspects of the work of Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse and Alice Adams to ask important questions about sexuality, bodies and humour.

What's On


painting of a woman bartender looking straight ahead

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Visit the permanent collection

Open Daily, 10:00 - 18:00

You can now book your visit to see our much-loved collection of masterpieces ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

Philip Guston (1913-1980), Close-Up II, 1959, oil paint on paper, mounted on board, 59 x 73.6 cm. On long-term loan to The 鶹Ƶ Gallery, London. Promised gift by Linda Karshan in memory of her husband, Howard Karshan. © The Estate of Philip Guston, courtesy Hauser & Wirth

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Post-War Abstraction: Works from The 鶹Ƶ

2 Jul - 12 Oct 2025

Drawn from The 鶹Ƶ's significant collection of post-war art, this display will examine forms of abstraction which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s in Europe and America.

2025 Exhibitions


a painting by Wayne Thiebaud, depicting a display of various cakes arranged neatly on individual white cake stands. The cakes are rendered with thick, creamy layers of paint, emphasizing their rich textures and colors. Each cake is distinct, with different designs and decorations, such as a heart, spirals, cherries, and floral motifs. The composition is orderly, with the cakes placed in a grid-like formation, creating a sense of both abundance and simplicity. The background is a pale, almost white surface, which contrasts with the vividness of the cakes, drawing attention to their details. The overall effect is both whimsical and slightly nostalgic, evoking the feel of a classic bakery display.

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Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life

10 Oct 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The first ever UK museum show devoted to the work of Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021), now considered to be one of the greatest and most original American artists of the 20th century.

2025 Displays


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Wayne Thiebaud. Delights

10 Oct 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

This display of 17 prints complements The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Wayne Thiebaud. American Still Life, the first ever UK museum show devoted to the work of Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021).

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Sense of Self

22 Oct 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

Artist Rachel Jones, working with The 鶹Ƶ Learning team, has chosen Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear as the springboard for a. new creative project, opening in Oct 2025.

Sense of Self

26 Sep - 31 Oct 2025

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2026 Exhibitions


A painting of Seascape at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy, a green cliff overlooking the blue sea with clouds in the sky

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Seurat and the Sea

13 Feb - 17 May 2026

In 2026, The 鶹Ƶ will present the first ever exhibition dedicated to the seascapes of the French artist Georges Seurat (1859–1891). Tickets on sale later this year.


Painted self-portrait of Van Gogh

The Collection

Explore The 鶹Ƶ’s remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts.

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The 鶹Ƶ Gallery’s collection, which comprises over 33,000 objects ranging from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and includes paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculptures, among others, is available to explore in its entirety online for free for the first time thanks to a new digital platform.

painting of a rural landscape with some peach trees in blossom i Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Peach Trees in Blossom, 1889 The 鶹Ƶ, London (Samuel 鶹Ƶ Trust) © The 鶹Ƶ (detail)

“One of the nation’s jewels… London’s treasure-house of post-impressionist art”

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“It is breathtaking. You have to go.”

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“Simply a masterpiece.”

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“Britain’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.”

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Visiting The 鶹Ƶ Gallery


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The Montagne Sainte-Victoire with a Large Pine, around 1887 i Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), The Montagne Sainte-Victoire with a Large Pine, around 1887, The 鶹Ƶ, London (Samuel 鶹Ƶ Trust) © The 鶹Ƶ

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