As the home of cultural innovators, Somerset House connects creativity and the arts with wider society.
There's a Summer Fountain, the kids are so happy to play with water there, full of kids' laughter. That area is gorgeous, can't stop taking pictures, trying to capture all the amazing scene there. Try to go inside the building, but can't really find the way to view the exhibition, just found one which requires ticket to go in. Anyway, the fountain area in the middle worth a visit already, too beautiful!
Wow! Somerset House is a beautiful building, it's well kept and a lovely environment. I came to visit the cute exhibition here and I really enjoyed it, the hello kitty cafe is ADORABLE and the food was so yummy. The actual exhibition was very interesting and was decorated really well, I definitely felt like it was worth the cost and it was an enjoyable experience! Can recommend! Also no wait but get there early
This is an amazing space both as an example of Baroque architecture, art galleries and open public space. This building was until 2000 the record office of births, deaths and marriages in the UK and the Square was the staff car park. Enjoy this great space, just off The Strand to relax and enjoy the London seasons
We went to see the CUTE exhibition as an avid Hello Kitty fan I was quite excited to see it. Yes it was definitely quite interesting and made me for back to my childhood especially it was the time of the rise of "cute" era. However I the Hello Kitty part was only a small part of the exhibit hence I was a tad disappointed but still enjoyed the experience. For the price the exhibition it was quite small and not a lot to see. What's nice is we were able to go back in a few times to go around it. I do love that they have an online guide, where you scan the QR code and see some explanations in your phone browser. The shop at the end of the exhibit was underwhelming and quite pricey too. It's generally well organised and staff were helpful.
We were on Tower bridge 12:55 when we saw smoke from Somerset House roof , after a long walk we got to Somerset House about 15:59 and saw all the emergency services there , great job to all the emergency services .
Walking into the exhibition, we were immediately welcomed by a captivating gallery of AI-generated, fluffy white cats, setting a whimsical tone right from the start. The exhibition, with its multiple rooms, drew heavily on the Japanese kawaii aesthetic. The centerpiece of the experience was the Hello Kitty room, which contained a huge wall of Hello Kitty plushies. Central to this room was a Hello Kitty neon light arch, creating a vibrant focal point that was both enchanting and Instagram-worthy. However, the exhibition wasn't without its shortcomings. A minor letdown was the arcade room, where most of arcade machines were not working, serving merely as decoration rather than interactive entertainment. This was a missed opportunity to add an engaging, nostalgic element to the overall experience. Additionally, we opted not to stand in the lengthy queue at the cafe, despite it being the one thing we looked forward to. This decision left us slightly regretful, wondering what unique offerings we might have missed. Despite these minor drawbacks, the experience was really fun and endearing. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quirky and cute outing, especially if you're planning to go with friends and don't mind spending a bit for a unique experience. Also they have a cute shop at the end of the exhibition so be prepared to empty your wallets if you're weak to cute stuff!
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There's a Summer Fountain, the kids are so happy to play with water there, full of kids' laughter. That area is gorgeous, can't stop taking pictures, trying to capture all the amazing scene there. Try to go inside the building, but can't really find the way to view the exhibition, just found one which requires ticket to go in. Anyway, the fountain area in the middle worth a visit already, too beautiful!
Wow! Somerset House is a beautiful building, it's well kept and a lovely environment. I came to visit the cute exhibition here and I really enjoyed it, the hello kitty cafe is ADORABLE and the food was so yummy. The actual exhibition was very interesting and was decorated really well, I definitely felt like it was worth the cost and it was an enjoyable experience! Can recommend! Also no wait but get there early
This is an amazing space both as an example of Baroque architecture, art galleries and open public space. This building was until 2000 the record office of births, deaths and marriages in the UK and the Square was the staff car park. Enjoy this great space, just off The Strand to relax and enjoy the London seasons
We went to see the CUTE exhibition as an avid Hello Kitty fan I was quite excited to see it. Yes it was definitely quite interesting and made me for back to my childhood especially it was the time of the rise of "cute" era. However I the Hello Kitty part was only a small part of the exhibit hence I was a tad disappointed but still enjoyed the experience. For the price the exhibition it was quite small and not a lot to see. What's nice is we were able to go back in a few times to go around it. I do love that they have an online guide, where you scan the QR code and see some explanations in your phone browser. The shop at the end of the exhibit was underwhelming and quite pricey too. It's generally well organised and staff were helpful.
We were on Tower bridge 12:55 when we saw smoke from Somerset House roof , after a long walk we got to Somerset House about 15:59 and saw all the emergency services there , great job to all the emergency services .
Walking into the exhibition, we were immediately welcomed by a captivating gallery of AI-generated, fluffy white cats, setting a whimsical tone right from the start. The exhibition, with its multiple rooms, drew heavily on the Japanese kawaii aesthetic. The centerpiece of the experience was the Hello Kitty room, which contained a huge wall of Hello Kitty plushies. Central to this room was a Hello Kitty neon light arch, creating a vibrant focal point that was both enchanting and Instagram-worthy. However, the exhibition wasn't without its shortcomings. A minor letdown was the arcade room, where most of arcade machines were not working, serving merely as decoration rather than interactive entertainment. This was a missed opportunity to add an engaging, nostalgic element to the overall experience. Additionally, we opted not to stand in the lengthy queue at the cafe, despite it being the one thing we looked forward to. This decision left us slightly regretful, wondering what unique offerings we might have missed. Despite these minor drawbacks, the experience was really fun and endearing. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quirky and cute outing, especially if you're planning to go with friends and don't mind spending a bit for a unique experience. Also they have a cute shop at the end of the exhibition so be prepared to empty your wallets if you're weak to cute stuff!
