Royal Academy of Arts
Location
- Address
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Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington HouseLondonW1J 0BD
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7300 8000
- Public transport:
- Tube: Piccadilly Circus/Green Park, Train: Victoria. Piccadilly Circus: walk down Piccadilly towards Green Park. The Royal Academy is opposite Fortnum & Masons.
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About
Explore free displays and top exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly.
The Royal Academy was founded in 1768 by artists and architects and is still dedicated to their original aim of promoting the appreciation, understanding and practice of art in all its forms.
What can I see at the Royal Academy of Arts?
Enjoy some of the finest temporary and touring art exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts, from ancient sculpture to contemporary masterpieces. The Academy’s permanent collection spans 250 years of British Art with works from the likes of John Constable, J.M.W. Turner and David Hockney. It is also home to the annual Summer Exhibition.
What is the Summer Exhibition?
The Summer Exhibition is the world’s oldest open submission exhibition where anyone can enter their work to be considered for inclusion. Works from emerging artists sit alongside pieces from established names with former exhibitions including new works from artists such as Tracy Emin and Bruce Nauman.
Where is the Royal Academy of Arts?
The Royal Academy of Arts is located at Burlington House on Piccadilly in west London.
How do I get to the Royal Academy of Arts?
The closest tube stations to Burlington House are Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground stations. There is also an entrance in Burlington Gardens which is within half a mile of Oxford Circus and Bond Street Underground stations.
Ticket prices variable depending on exhibition.
Royal Academy of Arts opening times
10am to 6pm every day except Friday (last admission to galleries 5.30pm) 10am to 10pm Friday (last admission to galleries 9.30pm)
Facilities & Accessibility
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- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- Access into the Building
- Ramps with handrails to entrance
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Baths with handrails
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Information available in audio format
- Information available in large print
- Accessible Parking Facilities
- Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
- Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
- Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
- Level access, ramp or lift to the lounge
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Wheelchairs available free of charge
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Accessible baby changing rooms
- Catering Facilities
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Event Facilities
- Breakout Rooms
- Offers charity rates
- Payment Facilities
- Group rates available