​​Escape the Heat at This London Art Haven​​

📍 ​​The Courtauld Gallery​​ (WC2R 0RN) London’s summer is brutal this year 🥵 ❗️Why This Gallery is the Ultimate Cool-Down Spot: • ​​Monet’s masterpieces​​ displayed on a dedicated wall with perfect lighting • A bench placed strategically for uninterrupted contemplation (I failed to photograph this serene setup—just trust me!) • Blissful air-conditioning + ​​empty spaces​​ (unlike the National Gallery’s elbow-to-elbow crowds) 🎨 ​​Visitor’s Guide:​​ ​​Head straight to the 3rd floor​​ for Impressionist gems (Van Gogh, Manet, Seurat—though the National Gallery has larger collections). ​​Skip the 2nd floor​​ unless medieval religious art is your jam (my Spanish museum marathon left me done with that era). 🛍️ ​​The Secret Star: The Gift Shop​​ • Curated like a minimalist boutique with mood lighting and chill acoustics • Scented like Jo Malone’s Silver Birch & Lavender (or maybe it’s just chic visitors?) • Art books, prints, and tasteful souvenirs—prepare to splurge! 🎫 ​​Ticketing Tip:​​ Permanent collection tickets can be bought on arrival, but ​​book special exhibitions EARLY​​ (I missed Goya’s show and had to chase it to Spain!). 📸 All pictured works are permanent—no FOMO! #LondonArt #BeatTheHeat #MuseumEscapes #ArtLovers