Plan your visit

• Opening times

  Monday 10am – 6pm
  Tuesday 10am – 6pm
  Wednesday 10am – 6pm
  Thursday 10am – 6pm
  Friday 10am – 10pm
  Saturday 10am – 6pm
  Sunday 10am – 6pm

  Last admission to the galleries is half an hour before closing time. The ticket office also closes half an hour before closing time. The RA shops close 15 minutes after exhibitions.

  Check the exhibition pages for extended late night openings.

• Tickets

  Matisse in the Studio is in the Sackler Wing of Galleries until 12 November 2017. Buy tickets online

  Second Nature: The Art of Charles Tunnicliffe RA is in the Tennant Gallery until 8 October 2017.

  View all our exhibitions and events

  Friends of the RA go free to all our exhibitions, with a guest. Become a Friend of the RA

  Concessions are available for disabled visitors, students, over 60s, NADFAS and Art Fund members and people on income support. Children under 16 go free when with a fee-paying adult.

  Please note, Friends of the RA must show a membership card along with a valid ID (such as a driving licence, bank or credit card) at the gallery entrance. We’ll check your ID in order to ensure Friends have the best experience possible. Membership is non transferable.

• How to find us

  Piccadilly site
  Burlington House, Piccadilly
  London W1J 0BD

  Burlington Gardens site
  6 Burlington Gardens
  London W1S 3ET

  Please note Currently, it’s not possible to access Burlington Gardens directly from Burlington House, or vice versa. To get from one site to the other, you need to use Old Bond Street, the Burlington Arcade or Sackville Street.

  In 2018 our two sites will be linked as part of a major transformation of the Royal Academy, began in 2015.

• Getting here

  Bicycle
  We currently have limited on-site bicycle parking in the courtyard. There are cycle hire stations on Sackville Street, within five minutes walk. We regret that we can’t accept folding bicycles in the cloakroom or in the galleries.

  Cycle hire stations

  Tube
  Our closest tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines) and Green Park (on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines). Oxford Circus and Bond Street are the nearest tube stations on the Central Line. Both are approximately five-ten minutes walk away.

  Bus
  Numerous bus routes stop on Piccadilly outside the Royal Academy and on nearby Regent Street.

  Plan your journey

  Please note, if you require level access to the Sackler Wing galleries, call 020 7300 8090 for further advice, as intermittently there is no lift access.

• Cloakroom

  We have limited storage space in our cloakroom, so we can only accept coats, umbrellas and small bags. Items must be no larger than 280mm width by 380mm height and 400mm depth.

  We regret that we can’t accept suitcases, hold-alls or large backpacks in the cloakroom or in the galleries. Items left in the cloakroom may be subject to search for security reasons.

• Contact us

  To book tickets for exhibitions and events, or speak to the Friends membership team
  020 7300 8090
  Lines are open 10am – 5pm, seven days a week.

  To book wheelchairs and disabled parking
  020 7300 8090
  Find out more about access at the RA

  The Keeper’s House
  020 7300 5881 keepershouse@peytonandbyrne.co.uk

  Switchboard
  020 7300 8000
  Lines are open seven days a week; 9am – 6pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturday – Sunday

  See our full contacts list

Eating and drinking

• The RA Grand Café

  The RA Grand Café is the perfect place to unwind and dine through its sumptuous interior, delicious food and relaxed environment.

  Our menu changes seasonally and offers a wide variety of choice including fresh healthy grain salads with couscous, quinoa and edamame beans; open sandwiches of crispy pancetta, caramelised walnuts and baby celery plus freshly sliced cured meats to share.

  The RA Grand Café is ideal for a quick bite to eat, a mid-exhibition break, afternoon tea or a long leisurely lunch.

  Find out more

• The Keeper's House

  Tucked in the corner of our courtyard, the Keeper’s House offers a delightful space for artists and art-lovers in the heart of Mayfair.

  Having returned this 19th-century town house to its former glory, we’ve created a new restaurant, bar, lounge and secret garden for you to enjoy. Inside you will find the perfect place to relax with friends, family or alone as you soak up the atmosphere.

  Find out more

• The Shenkman Bar

  Found on the lower floor of the Keeper’s House, the Shenkman Bar opens up into the Keeper’s Garden and features an ever-changing cocktail menu. For pre and post exhibition viewing, our menu of bar snacks caters to all tastes.

  Open from 10am to 11.30pm to members of the public and RA Friends, Patrons and Corporate Members.

  Find out more

Shopping

• The Royal Academy Shop

  Housed alongside our historic galleries off Piccadilly, the RA Shop offers an eclectic selection of books, stationery and exclusive gifts inspired by the work of the Royal Academicians.

  The Shop is open daily, closing 15 minutes after the galleries close.

  Shop online

• Shop online

  Showcasing our wide range of products, the RA Online Shop is the ideal place to pick up gifts, homeware, books and jewellery.

  Shop online

• Art Sales

  Our current collection of works for sale, Etching: The Infernal Method was curated by Norman Ackroyd RA. This diverse collection of works by Royal Academicians and invited artists celebrates the diversity of contemporary etching practice.

  Browse art

Groups, families and access visits

• Families

  At the RA, we offer a warm, welcoming environment for families.

  From drop-in family workshops to Art Detective guides for younger visitors, we want to help you get the most out of your visit to the RA.

  Find out more about visiting with your family

• Access at the RA

  We welcome visitors with disabilities, their carers, family members and friends to learn about art at the RA. Enjoy our programme of multi-sensory gallery talks and workshops, or find out about our facilities to help you make the most of your visit.

  Find out more about access at the RA

• Groups

  From discounts on tickets to exclusive private tours with our trained guides, we’re delighted to welcome groups to the RA and will do everything we can to make your visit enjoyable.

  Find out more about visiting as a group