Hermitage Rooms Museum
Former London rooms displaying Hermitage Museum works
Exhibition space in central London that hosted rotating displays of loans from the State Hermitage Museum and other collections; visited for temporary art exhibitions near the Strand.
Hermitage Rooms at a Glance#
How to Get to Hermitage Rooms#
Located in central London near Somerset House and The Strand. Reachable by Tube: Temple (District/Circle), Charing Cross, or Covent Garden with a short walk.
Tips for Visiting Hermitage Rooms#
- Confirm opening status-programs have shifted and the Hermitage Rooms have functioned differently over the years.
- Combine a visit with nearby Somerset House attractions-walking across the Thames-side complex gives context to the rooms' history.
- Check exhibition schedules in advance; special loans and displays rotate and are time-limited.
Best Time to Visit Hermitage Rooms#
Visit in shoulder seasons for milder weather and to combine with other central London cultural sites.
Weather & Climate near Hermitage Rooms#
Hermitage Rooms's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (654 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 65 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 42 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 53 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 48 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 55 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 43 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 50 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 59 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 65 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 61 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
