Welcome to the RA. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting us in central London, from the easiest ways to get here to details of which exhibitions, displays and events are on today.
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Come in from either Piccadilly or Burlington Gardens…
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD
6 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3ET
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Planning your day at the RA
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![Gallery III, Summer Exhibition 2019]()
Exhibitions and free displays
The RA is home to a world-class exhibition programme and for the first time, free displays of art and architecture.
We recommend booking ahead for exhibitions. Concessions are available, and under-16s go free with a fee-paying adult. Friends of the RA go free to all our exhibitions, with a family guest.
Daily 10am–6pm
Friday 10am–10pm
Last entry to the galleries is half an hour before closing time.
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Cafés, restaurants and bars
Around the RA you’ll find bars, restaurants and cafés where you can pause for a quick coffee, a post-show cocktail, or a three-course meal. Enjoy a morning espresso in the Poster Bar, lunch in the redesigned RA Café, or later upstairs for post-show drinks in the Senate Room.
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Shops
As part of our 250th anniversary celebrations, we expanded and redesigned our shops to provide a unique way of engaging with art, artists and creativity.
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During your visit...
★ Please treat our employees and volunteers with respect, as well as the building and the art on display.
★ We have cloakrooms in both Burlington House and Burlington Gardens. Space is limited: we can only accept coats, umbrellas and small bags (smaller than 28 x 38 x 40cm). We are unable to accept any luggage, musical instruments, scooters, skateboards or folding bikes. Please do not bring these as we will have to refuse.
★ We welcome photography wherever we can, but please no flash or selfie-sticks, and for non-commercial use only.
★ Food and drink is not permitted within the galleries; smoking and vaping are not permitted on-site.
★ Phones should be kept on silent and not answered within the galleries.
Enjoy your visit.
![, Friends Private View of the Summer Exhibition 2019]()
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Explore the new RA for free
See masterpieces from our Collection, delve into cutting-edge ideas in architecture, explore work by current students at the RA Schools and discover installations by today’s top contemporary artists – all for free.
There is a charge for special exhibitions and events.
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What’s on
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Find your way around
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Getting here
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By tube
Our nearest stations are…
Piccadilly Circus
Green Park
Oxford Circus
Bond Street
Piccadilly and Green Park are within half a mile of our Burlington House entrance, and Oxford Circus and Bond Street are within half a mile of either our Burlington Gardens entrance.
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Bus
Our nearest bus stops are served by several routes…
12, 88, 94, 453, N3 or N15
Get off at Regent Street / St. James’s – stop Y.
6,14, 19, 38, N19, N38 or N97
Get off at ‘Old Bond Street (Royal Academy)’ – stop L.
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Bicycle
We have limited bicycle parking in our courtyard. There are cycle hire stations on Sackville Street, within half a mile of the Burlington House entrance.
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Accessibility
We welcome visitors with access requirements, their carers, family members and friends to the RA. Whether you’re taking part in a multi-sensory gallery workshop, enjoying a dedicated private view for wheelchair users, or just popping in for a visit, we do everything we can to make sure your experience of the RA is enjoyable, comfortable and memorable.
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Family visits
From artist-led workshops to galleries full of art and architecture, and at-home art activities, we have a lot on offer for families. If you’re visiting one of our exhibitions with kids, pick up an Art Detectives activity pack at the Front Hall or exhibition entrance. We have limited spaces for pushchairs and buggies in our cloakroom, or you’re welcome to bring them into the galleries.
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School and group visits
We offer a range of packages for schools – from private views to workshops and interactive tours led by gallery educators. We also welcome group visits, with discounts and private tours for group bookings.
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Join
There’s never been a better time to become a Friend of the Royal Academy. Our Friends receive free entry to every exhibition, plus access to a range of benefits and special events. Join us in our 250th anniversary year to enjoy the very best of the new RA’s expanded campus and artistic programme, and help us to continue our work as an independent home for art, education and debate.
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