The Academicians’ Room
Join the Royal Academy’s private members’ club for artists and art-lovers.
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The Academicians’ Room is a special place. Tucked away on the first floor of the Keeper’s House, you’ll find a vibrant and relaxed haven where members can meet, share drinks, conversation and food – in the company of artists and art-lovers.
The RA is committed to supporting artists and architects of every generation. A membership to the Academicians’ Room helps us achieve our charitable aims, while offering you exclusive access to the club room, and unparalleled access to the Royal Academy’s world-class programme of exhibitions and events.
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Become a member of the Academicians’ Room
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Your membership entitles you to...
• Exclusive access to the clubroom for you (+ 4 guests) • Unlimited entry to exhibitions • Member breakfasts and extended exhibition access • Preview access to exhibitions + VIP morning views • Member events and priority booking for all RA events • Private hire access in the Keeper’s House • A subscription to RA Magazine; four issues a year
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Become a member
Annual club membership is £450 with a £275 joining fee (inclusive of VAT).
Under 35? You can join as a young member for just £250 with a £175 joining fee (inclusive of VAT).
If you would like to join or renew your membership, please fill in the membership application form below or call the membership team on 020 7300 5920.
Members must be connected to the arts; by practising, working or supporting the visual, fine and applied or performing arts, architecture or creative industries. All memberships must be approved by the Nominations Committee.
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Give membership as a gift
Give the gift of membership of an exclusive private members club in the heart of Mayfair, the perfect gift for all art lovers.
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Art of Sound
Our popular ‘Art of Sound’ series continues on Thursday evenings, as we welcome some of our favourite London-based DJs and musicians to the club room. Our upcoming series of music nights will feature sensational artists including vocalist Lucy Randell, singer-songwriter Reuben James, Soul DJ Seiji Ono and Art of Sound Resident, DJ Sunil Pawar (SUNSLINGSHOT).
These events are open to members of the Academicians’ Room, Patrons and Friends of the Royal Academy.
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Menus
The Academicians’ Room is the perfect place to entertain your guests or relax with a quiet drink. Serving a tempting, seasonal menu throughout the day: begin with brunch, a light lunch or an indulgent afternoon tea; or make your evening extra special with our late dining menu and a selection of wines, spirits and signature cocktails.
To book a table please call 0207 300 5880.
On the lower ground floor of the Keeper’s House, you’ll find the Green Room which provides a relaxed setting for all-day dining including brunch, light lunches or Peyton & Byrne’s afternoon tea. For group bookings of six or more, please call 020 7300 5881.
The Academicians' Room brunch menu
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Opening times
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 11.30pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm
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Contact us
To contact the Membership Team, please call on 020 7300 5920 or email academiciansroom@raarts.org.uk. Please note the Membership Office is open Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm. The RA is operating with reduced staff during this period so our response times may be a little longer than normal.
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Private hire
The Academicians’ Room is available to hire for breakfasts from 8am-10am; however members are also able to host birthday parties and make group bookings on a non-exclusive basis and subject to availability.
The Keeper’s House is available for various private hire events, whether it be a breakfast before 10am or drinks receptions and dinners in the evening. As well as this, we are able to hire out half of the restaurant in the Keeper’s House for a variety of celebrations (or just for a big meal with friends).
Academicians’ Room members can enjoy 10% off private hire. Download full details of Keeper’s House private hire. Alternatively, please email any enquiries to entertaining@royalacademy.org.uk or call 0207 300 5699.
For any queries about private dining, please email gertrude.hertz@peytonandbyrne.co.uk or call on 0739 324 2872.
![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
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Frank Bowling OBE RA: ‘Flow Pink over Yellow’
Now on display
We’ve adorned the walls of the Academicians’ Room with paintings by Frank Bowling OBE RA. All the works are from the last decade and demonstrate Bowling’s lightness of touch and sense of fun.
If you are not yet a member of the Academicians’ Room and would like to view these works you will need to fill in a form to request your free day pass. For more details about the works for sale, please contact artsales@royalacademy.org.uk or call 020 7300 5904.
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Past member programming
Members are invited to an eclectic programme of events, with exciting talks, DJ sessions and conversations with leading cultural figures.
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![Salon series: Grayson Perry on art and gender]()
Salon series: Grayson Perry on art and gender
![Art of Sound: Live Jazz]()
Art of Sound: Live Jazz
![Salon series: a tale of two collectors]()
Salon series: a tale of two collectors
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Afrobeat DJ night
![On the Big Green Sofa with Mary Nightingale: a conversation with Maxine Peake]()
On the Big Green Sofa with Mary Nightingale: a conversation with Maxine Peake
![James Massiah: Poets’ evening]()
James Massiah: Poets’ evening
![On the Big Green Sofa with Mary Nightingale: a conversation with Akram Khan]()
On the Big Green Sofa with Mary Nightingale: a conversation with Akram Khan
![On the Big Green Sofa with Mary Nightingale: a conversation with Lord Melvyn Bragg CH]()
On the Big Green Sofa with Mary Nightingale: a conversation with Lord Melvyn Bragg CH
