Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the major centre in Britain for the study of the history and conservation of art, with a strong international reputation.

Based in Somerset House in the heart of London, the Institute and its Gallery are close to a huge variety of major cultural institutions, unsurpassed research resources and other learning opportunities.

The Institute is a focused and friendly organisation, with approximately 400 students currently enrolled; roughly a third of these are studying on the BA History of Art programme. 

The Institute’s position as an independent college of the University of London provides Courtauld students access to many of the research resources of the University of London and its constituent colleges, including the University Library at Senate House and those of other more specialised institutions.

The Courtauld Gallery: tours, workshops, self-guided visits
At the heart of The Courtauld Institute of Art is the world-renowned collection; famous for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces as well as outstanding earlier paintings and drawings, The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Ranging from Botticelli, Cranach and Rubens to Monet, Cezanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh, this magnificent collection is displayed in the elegant 18th-century setting of Somerset House.

The Courtauld Gallery welcomes school and college visits from students of all ages and abilities and offers an exciting and inspirational range of gallery tours, workshops and self-guided visits supported by on-line learning resources available on the website. School and college groups are welcome in the Gallery on all days except Mondays before 3pm. Find out more at:

W www.courtauld.ac.uk/publicprogrammes/onlinelearning.shtml

W www.courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/3d-gallery

Pupils taking part in a group visit will gain an understanding of interpretive and art-historical approaches to the visual arts. Children and young people are encouraged to develop critical skills enabling them to explore ideas and to build confidence in interpreting visual culture. Teachers of Art & Design, English, Religious Studies, History, and Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) are especially encouraged to contact the education team to arrange visits or take part in projects. Find out more at:

W www.courtauld.ac.uk/publicprogrammes/regarde.shtml

The Courtauld Public Programmes department runs the schools, widening participation and lifelong learning programme. Visit:

W www.courtauld.ac.uk/publicprogrammes

Contacting us

• To book a gallery visit or find out more about the MFL project Regarde! contact:
  Alice Odin, Public Programmes Assistant
  E education@courtauld.ac.uk
  T 020 7848 1058



• To sign up for the monthly Courtauld Education e-bulletin contact:
  Joff Whitten, Education Programmes Manager
  E joff.whitten@courtauld.ac.uk 
  T 020 7848 2705

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• To find out more about Widening Participation Projects such as Animating Art History contact:
  Henrietta Hine, Head of Public Programmes
  E henrietta.hine@courtauld.ac.uk
  W www.courtauld.org.uk/aah 

Open Days and Admissions

• For prospectus requests and information about open days and taster days contact:
  E ugadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk
  T 020 7848 2635/45



• For information about Degree programmes at the Courtauld visit:
  W www.courtauld.ac.uk/degreeprogrammes



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