Royal Academy of Arts

For nearly 250 years, the RA has been a place to make, exhibit and debate art. Based in the heart of London between Soho and Mayfair, we host internationally acclaimed exhibitions and single artist shows. We are also home to a contemporary art school, the annual open submission Summer Exhibition and Britain's first institutional Fine Art Library. At our core are the Royal Academicians: eminent artists and architects, who you can discover through our range of events, displays and talks.

For nearly 250 years, the RA has been a place to make, exhibit and debate art. 

Based in the heart of London between Soho and Mayfair, we host internationally acclaimed exhibitions and single artist shows, which have ranged from Ai Weiwei, Bronzeand Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse. 

We are also home to a school of contemporary fine art. Each year, we meet the cost of tuition fees for all students accepted onto the course, which is funded in part by our annual Summer Exhibition: the world's largest open submission show where the majority of works are for sale.

At our core are the Royal Academicians - eminent artists and architects, who inform and participate in our diverse range of special events and seminars, temporary displays, and course and classes.

Unlike most of our peers we do not receive revenue funding from government and so we are reliant upon the support of visitors, donors, sponsors, and the loyal Friends of the Royal Academy to continue our work.

For our anniversary in 2018 we are opening up the RA as never before, transforming our historic buildings - and inviting visitors old and new to celebrate with us.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require any assistance or information about wheelchair access, disabled parking, or if you are hearing or visually impaired, please email access@royalacademy.org.uk.

HOW TO REACH

Tube:
-Our closest tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines) and Green Park (on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines). Oxford Circus and Bond Street are the nearest tube stations on the Central Line. Both are approximately 5-10 minutes walk away.

Bus:
-Numerous bus routes stop on Piccadilly outside the Royal Academy and on nearby Regent Street.

Bicycle:
-There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard, and cycle hire stations on Sackville Street, within 5 minutes walk. We regret that we can’t accept folding bicycles in the cloakroom or in the galleries.

ADMISSION

Friends of the RA go free to all our exhibitions, with a guest. (for more information check the official website)

Concessions are available for disabled visitors, students, over 60s, NADFAS and Art Fund members and people on income support. Children under 16 go free when with a fee-paying adult.