A NEW HOME FOR ART & IDEAS
Run by artists since 1768, we’re celebrating 250 years by opening up like never before. Step inside a new home for art and ideas.
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Find out moreOpening times
ExhibitionsDaily 10am–6pmFriday 10am–10pmCafés and shopsOpen early and late; hours vary.
All opening timesFind us
Burlington House Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD
6 Burlington Gardens London, W1S 3ET
What’s on
Explore our world-class exhibition programme, with brand new galleries – and for the first time, free displays of art and architecture. Browse our range of upcoming talks, courses and events too.
Become a friend to see it all for free See what’s on
Bill Viola / Michelangelo: Life, Death, Rebirth
Now open
Discover the affinities between pioneering video artist Bill Viola and Renaissance master Michelangelo.
Phyllida Barlow RA cul-de-sac
Opens 23 February
Cornelia Parker RA: PsychoBarn
Closes 15 March
Free displays of art and architecture
Now open
Premiums: Interim Projects 2019
Now open
The Renaissance Nude
Opens 3 March
Executive Master in Cultural Leadership
Accepting applications for January 2020
See
Need inspiration? Here's just a taste of the art and architecture that's on offer around the new RA.
Meet
The new RA has even more places to meet, eat and drink. Stop for a quick coffee, a lazy lunch or dinner and drinks.
Make
Home to the UK’s longest established art school, the RA has always had making at its heart. Come and try an art class or workshop, or find inspiration to create at home.
Debate
Run by artists, we’re a platform for independent points of view about art and culture, and we’d love to exchange ideas with you.
Watch
Interview with Bill Viola
More art, more ideas
Looking for more? Well art-lover, we have just the thing...
Read our latest storiesA beginner's guide to Bill Viola
Quick read
Brush up on your knowledge of the pioneering American video artist.
The Future Academy
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Help us secure the RA's future and promote free education in the RA Schools.
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