Give the gift of membership
The perfect gift for artists and art lovers
Give the gift of membership
Give them unlimited access to world-class art and a dedicated members’ area in the heart of Piccadilly with a Friends of the RA membership.
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Gift membership
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What’s inside the box?
All our gift memberships come in a beautiful, limited edition gift box designed by Rebecca Salter PRA.
Each pack has everything you’ll need to get started, including a welcome card with space to personalise your message, a membership card, welcome brochure explaining all the benefits, a handy what’s on guide for Friends and a limited edition postcard. Learn more about the benefits of RA membership below.
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Why they'll love being a Friend of the RA
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A year of unlimited, free entry to all our exhibitions
Friend, parent, partner – expand their cultural horizons with 12 months unlimited access to every RA exhibition, whether that’s the 2020 Summer Exhibition, Tracey Emin / Edvard Munch or Francis Bacon: Man and Beast. Plus, all members can bring a family member and four children under 16 to any RA exhibition.
Please note: Friends of the RA are required to book a free ticket with a specific start time which will give entry to the whole building.
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Member-only viewing hours
Alongside free access to all exhibitions with a family member as your guest, Friends enjoy invitations to preview days of every exhibition before it opens to the public.
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A home away from home – and so much more
Friends have all-day access to the The Fine Rooms – a dedicated space in Burlington House only available to Friends.
Friends also receive the RA Magazine four times a year straight to their door, and can take advantage of an extra 10% off in the RA Shop online and in store.*
*Exclusions apply, see terms and conditions.
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Got a question about your Friends membership?
Read our frequently asked questions or drop us a line:
Email friends@royalacademy.org.uk
Phone 020 7300 8090
Lines are open Mon – Fri, 10am – 2pm or visit us at the Friends Desk in the main reception of Burlington House