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.
Become a Friend of the RA
There's never been a better time to become a Friend of the Royal Academy. Join us in our 250th year to enjoy our expanded campus and programme.
Find out moreOpening times
Burlington House Daily 10am – 6pm Fri 10am – 10pm Burlington Gardens Mon-Thurs 8am – 7pm Fri 8am – 10pm Sat 8am – 7pm Sun 10am – 6pm
Find 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.
See what’s on
Tacita Dean: LANDSCAPE
Now on
In the new Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries, the internationally renowned visual artist and Royal Academician explores “landscape” in its broadest sense.
Free displays of art and architecture
Now on
250th Summer Exhibition
Coming soon: opens 12 June 2018
The Great Spectacle
Coming soon: opens 12 June 2018
Festival of Ideas
Coming soon: 7-16 September 2018
Curating today: between art and commerce
Learn from the experts on our intensive course
RA Schools Show 2018
Coming soon: opens 8 June 2018
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
Watch back: live behind the scenes at the New RA
More art, more ideas
Looking for more? Well art-lover, we have just the thing...
Read our latest storiesLonely as a cloud?
The RA Collection in 250 objects
Take a few minutes to drift through the clouds that have been etched, sketched, printed and painted throughout history.
Mary Beard's mythology trail
Online tour
As you wander our free Collection displays, Mary Beard will tell you the classical stories behind the works.
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