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What travellers are saying
- Richard B1 contributionAn unforgettable experience. A friend had tried to describe Frameless but didn't do it justice. Simply wonderful and highly recommended.Written 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EdgarCossetBrooklyn, NY1,780 contributionsFour tips for a visit.
1. Keep in mind there are two locations. The Courtauld Institute, near Kings Cross, is the school. The Gallery, where all the paintings are, is off the Strand in the Covent Garden area.
2. Unlike a sprawling general art museum such as the wonderful National, the Courtauld features a small collection of stunning gems, especially the Impressionists. Think of Manet’s Bar at the Folies Bergere and Van Gogh’s bandaged ear. But masterpieces range from the Middle Ages forward.
3. Plan a visit around one of the special exhibitions or tours and get tickets in advance. I bought a membership to gain preferred access to last winter’s Monet show and thought it was worth it.
4. You can do it in an hour, but you will want more time. The Café is good for a break, but for lunch there are many better restaurants in the area. For my interests, the gift shop was only worth a quick glance.Written 20 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - A Midlife AdventureDursley, UK2,916 contributionsOn this occasion we purchased a combined ticket to view the King's Gallery, The Royal Mews and the State Rooms inside the palace itself. I have reviewed the other sections separately.
As stated on the website "For centuries, portraiture has played a vital role in shaping the public’s perception of the Royal Family. This exhibition charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, bringing together more than 150 photographic prints, proofs and documents from the Royal Collection and the Royal Archives."
In my opinion they delivered on this description with the portraits displayed in date order but this isn’t a particularly large exhibition and photography is not allowed.
You can view portraits taken by Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, Norman Parkinson, Mario Testino and Hugh Burnand to name but a few.
There are also explanations throughout detailing how photography has evolved through the last century.
My personal favourite was the last Royal photo taken of Princess Diana, before her untimely death, which was taken by Mario Testino.Written 21 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lee FosterHarrogate, UK210 contributionsFree to visit if you're in the area, but you can easily get engrossed and spend a fair bit of time here, as we did waiting for the interactive Tetris game and the Butterfly trail.
Screens on all 4 sides and the ceiling with great show/videos to watch. Seems to be quite a few adverts now between the main shows but I guess you can't complain as it's free.
With this being open on 4 sides it can get a bit cold when the wind blows, and there are limited seats if you can get one.Written 24 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tabby LondonLondon, UK147 contributionsThe Guildhall Art Gallery was built in the Victorian neo-classical style by architect Richard Gilbert Scott and opened its doors in 1886.
The Gallery was created to house the Corporation's art collection, initially displayed in the medieval Guildhall building nearby.
During World War II, the Gallery was severely damaged, and it took over 20 years to restore it to its former glory. In 1999, a new extension was added to the Gallery, which provides additional exhibition space.
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The Gallery's collection includes over 4,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
With its stunning collection of art and artefacts, and an impressive a program of events, and beautiful neo-classical building, it's a true cultural gem. Do put it on your place to visit list.Written 27 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Martin A2 contributionsFantastic afternoon out to see the Moonwalkers (Tom Hanks) short film presentation at ‘The Lightroom’ located in a wonderful regenerated area behind Kings Cross Station.
No shortage of restaurants and boutique shops, beautifully blended into the historic Coal Drops Warehousing beside the canal. Mostly traffic free and no more than a 10 minute walk to the venue from the station.
‘The Lightroom’ was very welcoming with a cafe and free cloakroom facilities, great for relaxing and especially with many winter layers on. I read some reviews prior to our visit and sat on the terraced corner about midway up so that I didn’t have to strain my neck looking up and around. Not the most comfortable seating but I like the flexibility and relaxed idea.
The ‘Moonwalkers’ film was a present from my son which I thought was superb. Lots of historic still photography blended with video, commentary from Tom Hanks and very powerful emotional music. The graphics spread across the giant walls really gave a sense of actually being there.
The famous conversations between the astronauts and Houston however was sometimes difficult to hear because of the music.
I will be recommending to my friends..... I loved it !Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - vivimeroMilan, Italy2,280 contributionsRoman temple in central London. It is not complete but they did some effect to make people imagine how it could have been . Excellent job. Free museum that is really a must see for meWritten 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MrsNFC316 contributionsVisited with my daughter and we both really liked it. As people have said, it’s not a trail it is a very large room with two open sides so you literally walk in off the street, no queuing. There are a few benches you can sit on but mainly people sat/lay on the floor. It lasts around 8 mins and was on once per hour when we were there. There’s a QR code to play a little game and get a photo of the butterfly landing on your hand. Before and after there are other ‘shows’ including penguin and there was also a jelly fish/plant one. Just outside Tottenham Court Road tube and close to Oxford Street and Soho. Worth dropping in for.Written 11 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MarknNanSydney, Australia21 contributionsThe extra fee to see this was well worth it, certainly a great experience.
Some of the up close regal items were of great interest.Written 19 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - gfsc5Perth, Australia1,964 contributionsEvery time we come to London from Australia we try to visit the Serpentine galleries and every time they have been shut for one reason or another.
Today we tried again. We had lunch at The Magazine and asked the way to the gallery. We were told it was shut for refurbishment. This was only in relation to the North gallery, we found out. No mention that the South gallery was actually open which we found out by accident as we were leaving the park that way.
The exhibition we saw was by Yinka Shonibare. The 'paintings' were ok but the highlights for us were the stunning installations. Very different and interesting. And well worth a view.
There's also a lovely bookshop, bigger than we expected, and with a focus on the arts.Written 18 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - John SpellerDagenham, UK809 contributionsI hadn't heard of this gallery, and had never been to Dulwich. I am glad I did. The gallery is a ten minute pleasant walk from North Dulwich station. It costs £15 admission, but Is good value for money. There are plenty of old Masters paintings to look at, by the likes of Van Dyk, Rubens and Gainsborough. The description plaques were informative. The Berthe Morisot exhibition was extensive and interesting. It was busy in there. Worth visiting.Written 30 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Reon W1 contributionI attended an IWD Graffiti Workshop at Graffik Gallery on my own! Initially I was a little worried about going solo, however the group of women and in particular our Graffiti teacher Carleen was so welcoming that within 5minutes I felt like the group were my old time friends! Carleen taught us how to cut our own stencils and then we sprayed the walls before creating our own canvases using our stencils. So much fun and we were all pleasantly suprise with just how well our masterpieces turned out! I heard there's a mother's day event - sign me up!Written 10 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The_Coach55Ruislip, UK1,442 contributionsThe Whitechapel Gallery is situated adjacent to Aldgate East underground station.
I caught the last day of Peter Kennard’s exhibition called Archive of Dissent.
He specialises in photo montage and there were numerous fine examples of this genre.
Unfortunately that was the only exhibition on show so my visit was restricted to around half an hour.
The cafe on site is good with coffee and home made cakes and other comestibles.
Admission was free.Written 19 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - lassie64London246 contributionsWe went to see the Gursky exhibition. and impressed it was free to get in, what is free in life these days! Didn’t take very long to get round as White Cube is a vast space but with minimal artwork on display. Exhibition was good though and some impressive images on display.Written 23 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- marycontheroadLondon, UK356 contributionsI've seen every Warhol exhibit I could since the retrospective at MOCA in LA in 2002, including the recent exhibits at the Whitney and the Tate, as well as the Banksy/Warhol exhibit in Amsterdam.
This exhibit is smaller than the LA retrospective but not to be missed, as it presents the complete series of many of Warhol's most outstanding works: a complete Mao, a complete Marilyn, the complete Muhammad Ali series, as well as a complete set of the very rarely seen Endangered Species series. And a complete Beethoven quartet, as well as a wonderful Ingrid Bergman triptych.
It also includes his diamond dust icon series, ending with the absolutely fabulous "shadow" self-portrait. And, the complete Cowboys and Indians series. Especially interesting were his sketches and drawings from the 50s when he was working as a fashion illustrator. Don't miss the "Tattooed Lady" with his phone number in Murray Hill advertising his services.
The gallery on two sides of New Bond Street is a lovely space and the works are beautifully exhibited. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the man we talked to was brilliant. I learned much from him in our hour or so encounter. He was welcoming and unpretentious, while being immensely knowledgeable.Written 1 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
