Visitor Information

Access

Entering the gallery Listening to a talk Visiting the courtauld gallery

Main Entrance

The Courtauld Gallery is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There are two steps and two sets of glass doors located at the entrance to The Courtauld Gallery.

Ramped access is available at an alternative entrance. Please speak to a member of staff upon arrival who will be able to assist you.

The lift provides access to all levels of the gallery including the galleries, café, toilets, and locker facilities.

Wheelchairs

The Courtauld Gallery has two wheelchairs available for visitors to use whilst inside The Gallery.

You do not need to book these in advance. Please speak to a member of staff at the Admissions desk upon arrival.

Seating

Fixed seating is available around the Gallery and in the foyer.

Folding portable stools are available to visitors. Please speak to staff at the Admissions Desk upon arrival.

Large Print Labels

Large print labels are available for the exhibition Becoming Picasso: Paris 1901. You can download these and bring them with you when you visit. Copies are also available at the entrance to the exhibition

Accessible Toilet

A unisex toilet available for wheelchairs users is located on the lower ground floor and can be accessed via the lift.

This toilet has a functional emergency alarm, coat hook and wall mounted rails.

Guide and hearing dogs

We welcome all guide dogs and hearing dogs.

Accessible car parking

Parking space is available at Somerset House for Blue Badge holders.

Parking is arranged by Somerset House Trust, please contact them to check availability and to book in advance. Email info@somersethouse.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7845 4600
(Monday–Friday, 10.00–17.00, choose option 9)

The COURTAULD GALLERY Shop

The Courtauld Gallery Shop is located on the left-hand side (east) as you enter Somerset House from the Strand.

Assisted ramp access is available to the Shop. Press the gold buzzer on the right-hand side of the shop doors upon arrival. Staff will be on hand to assist you and there is no need to book in advance.

Some merchandise may be out of reach for wheelchair users but staff members are on hand to help.