Hello Kitty exhibition London: Tickets, opening times and nearest tube stop

Calling all London Hello Kitty fans - a new exhibition about the beloved character is set to open this week in the capital. 

Hello Kitty launched in 1975, and turns 50 next year. The display is in partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company behind the figure, and will feature a games arcade for all ages as well as memorabilia of the cartoon figure.

Here's everything Hello Kitty fans need to know about the themed London exhibition:

Where is the London Hello Kitty Exhibition? The nearest Tube stop to display

Somerset House celebrates the beloved character as part of its upcoming Cute exhibition at its South Wing Embankment Galleries. 

As well as honouring the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty in the display, the exhibition will explore the concept of cuteness in contemporary culture, from emojis to plush toys.

Hello Kitty fans wanting to check out Somerset House's Cute exhibition can head to Temple, which is the nearest underground station to the art centre.

Address: South Building Somerset House Trust, Strand, London WC2R 1LA

Nearest Tube station: Temple (Circle and District lines) 6-minute walk from Somerset House.

When does the London Hello Kitty Exhibition open? 

The Cute exhibition at Somerset House, which will feature an array of Hello Kitty displays, is set to open this Thursday (January 25).

Full dates and times for London Hello Kitty Exhibition

Somerset House's Hello Kitty pieces will be on display as part of the Cute exhibition's run until April 14. The full opening times for the exhibition are below: 

• January 25 - 12pm - 9pm 
• January 26 - 12pm - 9pm 
• January 27 - 10am - 6pm 
• January 28 - 10am - 6pm 
• January 29 - Closed
• January 30- 10am - 6pm 
• January 31- 10am - 6pm 
• February 1 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 2 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 3 - 10am - 6pm
• February 4 - 10am - 6pm
• February 5 - Closed
• February 6 - 10am - 6pm
• February 7 - 10am - 6pm
• February 8 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 9 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 10 - 10am - 6pm
• February 11 - 10am - 6pm
• February 12 - 10am - 6pm
• February 13 - 10am - 6pm
• February 14 - 10am - 6pm
• February 15 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 16 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 17 - 10am - 6pm
• February 18 - 10am - 6pm
• February 19 - Closed
• February 20 - 10am - 6pm
• February 21 - 10am - 6pm
• February 22 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 23 - 12pm - 9pm
• February 24- 10am - 6pm
• February 25 - 10am - 6pm
• February 26 - Closed
• February 27 - 10am - 6pm
• February 28 - 10am - 6pm
• February 29 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 1 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 2 - 10am - 6pm
• March 3 - 10am - 6pm
• March 4 - Closed
• March 5 - 10am - 6pm
• March 6 - 10am - 6pm
• March 7 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 8 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 9 - 10am - 6pm
• March 10 - 10am - 6pm
• March 11 - Closed
• March 12 - 10am - 6pm
• March 13 - 10am - 6pm
• March 14 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 15 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 16 - 10am - 6pm
• March 17 - 10am - 6pm
• March 18 - Closed
• March 19 - 10am - 6pm
• March 20 - 10am - 6pm
• March 21 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 22 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 23 - 10am - 6pm
• March 24 - 10am - 6pm
• March 25 - Closed
• March 26 - 10am - 6pm
• March 27 - 10am - 6pm
• March 28 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 29 - 12pm - 9pm
• March 30 - 10am - 6pm
• March 31 - 10am - 6pm
• April 1 - 10am - 6pm
• April 2 - 10am - 6pm
• April 3 - 10am - 6pm
• April 4 - 12pm - 9pm
• April 5 - 12pm - 9pm
• April 6 - 10am - 6pm
• April 7 - 10am - 6pm
• April 8 - 10am - 6pm
• April 9 - 10am - 6pm
• April 10 - 10am - 6pm
• April 11 - 12pm - 9pm
• April 12 - 12pm - 9pm
• April 13 - 10am - 6pm
• April 14 - 10am - 6pm

Do I need a ticket to enter the London Hello Kitty Exhibition?

Yes, the Somerset House exhibition is a ticketed display. Hello Kitty fans can get a ticket on the art centre's website, where they will have to book a time slot they wish to visit.

Tickets prices start from £18.50. Individuals aged 25 or under could visit for half price on select days including February 13, 20 and 27 and March 05, 12, 19 and 26. Family bookings will receive a 10% discount at checkout.