Somerville College has a wonderful and diverse art collection. Choose one of the three tours to view just some of the artworks in the collection, and to learn more about the college on the way.

Art tour through House

House is the main administrative centre of the college, and was the first building acquired by the college when it was founded in 1879. It houses some key artworks in two principal rooms – the Dining Hall, and the Mary Somerville Room.

Art tour from the Margaret Thatcher Centre to the Brittain-Williams Room via the Quad

This tour takes in the spaces which host the majority of events in college. Named after three of the college’s most famous alumnae, you will find discover more about their portraits on this tour.

Mini art tour of the Reading Room

The Reading Room has been many things in its 110 year history, including the student bar, but today it is a dining space. It houses the Vera Lucas collection, which was donated to the college by the husband of Vera Lucas after his wife’s death in ?