RA Tours
Friday 18 August 2017 12 - 1pm
Meet in the Front Hall, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts
Free, no booking required
Discover the art, architecture and history of the Royal Academy during these free one-hour tours.
Join our knowledgeable guides as they reveal the stories behind both the familiar parts and hidden corners of Burlington House. Along the way, find out how our building has evolved from a town palace in the heart of London to the purpose-built galleries you see today.
Get an insight into the early years of the Royal Academy, discover more about our collection and see selected works on display.
Tours are free and last an hour. Please meet in the Front Hall of Burlington House.
Download a guide to Burlington House
Burlington House – A Brief History
A building rarely remains as it was when first built, and at Burlington House the successive transformations enacted by those who have occupied it are especially vivid. This guide, written by Peter Schmitt with Owen Hopkins, provides a brief introduction to this remarkable history, charting Burlington House’s complex and fascinating evolution from its beginnings to the present day.
The story of the Royal Academy of Arts
Find out about the history of the Royal Academy, and learn about our exciting plans for our 250th anniversary in 2018.
Read more about our Collection
Untold Stories
26 October 2023
