RA Tours
International Women's Day
Friday 10 March 2017 12 - 1pm
Meet in the Front Hall, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts.
Free, no booking required.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2017, our tour guides will explore the lives of some of the important women in the history of the Royal Academy, in free one-hour tours that focus on the RA’s rich history.
Join our knowledgeable guides and take a tour of Burlington House, including the wonderful and highly decorated 18th-century interiors of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.*
Along the way find out how our building has evolved since the 1660s. Get an insight into the early years of the Royal Academy, discover how women have helped to shape the RA’s history and get an introduction to selected works from the extensive RA Collection.
Tours are free and last an hour. Please meet in the Front Hall of Burlington House.
*Occasionally access will be limited.
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