Libraries, museums and bookstores: The Courtauld Libraries

Somerset House

Monday – Friday, 13:30 – 17:30

Vernon Square

Monday – Friday 09:30 – 22:00

Somerset House
Strand,
London WC2R 0RN

The closest stations are:

• Charing Cross
• Covent Garden
• Embankment
• Leceister Square

Vernon Square,
London WC1X 9EW

The closest stations are:

• Angel
• King's Cross St Pancras
• Euston

For any information about the Courtauld, please visit this page. 

The Courtauld has two different libraries:

• The first one is situated in their main building, in Somerset House. There, you can find :
  • Image Libraries (Witt and Conway collections)
  • Journals
  • Sales catalogues
  • Special collections
• The second one is in Vernon Square, where you can find:
  • Print book main collection
  • Exhibition catalogues
  • Theses collection 

To visit any of the libraries (Somerset House or Vernon Square) you will need to book an appointment. To do so, visit:

• This page for Somerset House
• This page for Vernon Square

As a student from a university, you can access the Courtauls libraries. Please visit this page if you have any questions. Everything will be explained. 

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