The Academicians’ Room
The Academicians’ Room
Thank you for your support as an Academicians’ Room member.
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Your membership gives you unparalleled entry to the RA’s programme of world-class exhibitions as well as exclusive access to the club room: a vibrant and relaxed haven where members can meet and share drinks, conversation and food.
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![2017 Summer Exhibition]()
Visiting our exhibitions
You can visit our exhibitions as many times as you like, whenever you like, by showing your membership card at the entrance to the galleries.
Members are invited to enjoy our exhibitions away from the crowds at exclusive VIP morning views that take place every Friday from 8am-10am.
Booking is strongly recommended for VIP morning views, preview days and popular exhibitions to ensure entry at your preferred time.
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![Installation view of 'Chapters', Stephen Chambers RA in the Academicians' Room]()
Visiting the club room
Please note, the Academicians’ Room is closed until 4 September 2023 for maintenance work. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Members of the Academicians’ Room must book a table before visiting the club room.
Bookings can be made for up to six people and should be made in advance, no later than one day before your visit. For same-day bookings please call or visit the Membership Desk. Walk-in bookings will be subject to availability.
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![Drinks in the Academicians Room]()
Dining in the club room
The Academicians’ Room offers an all-day menu with a delicious range of hot and cold dishes, from light lunches to afternoon tea.
On Thursdays and Fridays the club room remains open until 9pm, tempting visitors with an evening menu featuring seasonal small plates and tipples.
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Our current exhibitions
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![Herzog & de Meuron, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, 2001-16]()
Herzog & de Meuron
14 July – 15 October 2023
Look behind the scenes of Herzog & de Meuron and immerse yourself in one of the most revered architecture practices in the world. -
![Drawing New Lines: Voices in Swiss Architecture, 2023]()
Drawing New Lines: Voices in Swiss Architecture
18 July – 19 November 2023
Encounter the new spirit that is emerging in Swiss architecture in this free display of photography, collages, posters and drawings. -
![Chantal Joffe RA, Looking Towards Bexhill (detail)]()
Image of the Artist
1 March – 31 December 2023
Explore self-portraits by current and recent Royal Academicians from the last 50 years in this free Collection Gallery display.
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About your membership
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![Installation view of 'Chapters', Stephen Chambers RA in the Academicians' Room]()
Your membership entitles you to...
• Exclusive access to the club room for you (+ 5 guests) • Priority access and unlimited entry to all exhibitions • Bring a guest and up to four children under 16 to all exhibitions • Preview access to exhibitions + VIP morning views • A subscription to RA Magazine; four issues a year
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Renew your membership
The Academicians’ Room membership is closed to new members at this time. If you would like to be notified when membership reopens, sign up for updates.
Current members can renew by getting in touch with the team on 020 7300 5920 or by email at academiciansroom@royalacademy.org.uk.
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Contact us
To contact the Membership Team, please call on 0207 300 8090 or email academiciansroom@royalacademy.org.uk. Please note the phone lines are open Monday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
For full details of the terms of Academicians’ Room membership, please refer to the club rules or visit our terms and conditions page.