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The Courtauld Gallery

Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN , England
0207 8348 2526
As featured in 3 days in London
Ranked #3 of 819 attractions in London
5.0 of 5 stars 370 Reviews
Type: Museums, Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and...... more » Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Gallery also holds an outstanding collection of drawings and prints and fine example of sculpture and decorative arts. « less
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Ramat Hasharon,
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

not a very big exhabition. but every picture is a masterpiece. Mainy French Experssionsim. a really wonderfull place for art lovers. The Mondrian & Nichollson exhibition was also great More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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I was surprised at the collection of art here, including many paintings of which I had seen photos of before. Had a lovely afternoon. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Fans of Impressionism should top themselves if they miss this excellent gallery just off the Strand. Outstanding works by the heavyweights of the movement, particularly Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Gaugin and Degas, will captivate you. By way of a contrast, modernist works are also on display. Compare and contrast Mondrian and Ben Nicholson. Such fun! The Rennaissance and Baroque... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Hard to understand why this place deserves such a good reviews, considering the amount of fantastic alternatives all over London. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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One of the best small galleries, especially for impressionist paintings. More

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Meaford, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW
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A lovely gallery with a variety of paintings include paintings by the impressionists. Interesting outdoor art was located in the courtyard. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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The Courtauld Gallery's small size always makes its shows feel so accessible. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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We were really impressed by the quality of the collection - especially the Manet and Van Goghs as well as the modern art. Small museum but worth your time! Convenient to the West End too, so you can easily slip it into your day's sightseeing. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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I'd love to keep this place a secret - it's never crowded but has some of London's best pictures in a truly elegant setting of great historical interest. Go - but don't tell anyone else about it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Spacious and well laid-out with some more modern treats More

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