Royal academy where is it

Give a year of great art with a Friends membership Buy now. Discover some of our most popular videos. Watch See all videos. Watch more videos. More art, more ideas. Looking for more? Well art-lover, we have just the thing Read our latest stories. Read now. Your privacy is important to us We take the safeguarding of your personal data very seriously, managing it respectfully, responsibly and in line with data regulations.

Each Royal Academician must be a practising artist, elected by their peers in recognition of their work. Our Academicians represent many different perspectives, but we all share a deep commitment to art and a strong belief in the contribution that artists make to the world. Michael Landy RA leading a life-drawing workshop for A-level students. From ancient sculpture to modern-day masterpieces, we are the original home of the blockbuster exhibition.

Our events programme opens up the worlds of our exhibitions and helps introduce new audiences to our art and artists. All Royal Academicians donate one of their artworks to our Collection when elected, creating a treasure trove of British art.

You can explore our Collection online , or visit our galleries to see some of it on display. The RA was founded in by a group of 40 artists and architects who became the first Royal Academicians. Read our exceptional story here. A family studio at the RA. We welcome thousands of different people to our home on Piccadilly every year. Throughout the year we run events for teachers and students , introducing young people to new artists, artistic processes and architectural ideas.

Our access programme tailors events for people with certain accessibility requirements, organising talks in BSL and tours for mobility impaired visitors.

We invite families to join us at workshops and talks specially designed for younger visitors, or pick up Art Detectives packs in our galleries to help children engage with the art they see.

We also work with specific community groups through initiatives like our Art Club, which welcomes those experiencing homelessness to creative sessions at the RA.

Please note : all visitors must book a ticket to visit the RA this includes Friends of the RA, who can visit all our exhibitions for free, with a family guest. Feeling Hungry? Find out more. Our shops celebrate the RA, our Academicians, artists and exhibitions. We are committed to becoming a truly inclusive place for all those who visit, work, study and volunteer at the RA. We have self-service lockers and a small cloakroom facility, but ask that you please limit the number and size of bags you bring.

For specific queries about the accessibility of our buildings, please contact: 1. Mon — Thurs : access royalacademy. Fri — Sun and Bank Holidays : tickets royalacademy. If you have any concerns or need extra assistance during your visit, please ask to speak to a Duty Manager when you arrive. Wheelchair users : Wheelchairs and disabled parking can be booked in advance via our ticketing team.