Burlington House

Daily 10am – 6pm

Fridays 10am – 10pm

Burlington Gardens

Monday-Thursday 8am – 7pm

Fridays 8am – 10pm

Saturdays 8am – 7pm

Sundays 10am – 6pm

Last entry to the galleries is half an hour before closing time. The ticket office closes half an hour before closing time. Our shops close 15 minutes after our galleries.

Burlington House entrance
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BD

6 Burlington Gardens entrance
London W1S 3ET

Tickets

We recommend booking ahead for our exhibitions. Concessions are available. Children under 16 go free with a fee-paying adult. Friends of the RA go free to all our exhibitions, with a family guest.

Tube
Piccadilly Circus and Green Park tube stations are within half a mile of our Burlington House entrance. From Burlington Gardens, Oxford Circus and Bond Street are also within half a mile.

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.

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.

The RA Shop

Our Burlington House shop offers an eclectic selection of books, stationery, homeware, jewellery and exclusive gifts inspired by our exhibitions and the work of the Royal Academicians.
Daily 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 10pm

Newstand and Personal Shopping

Pick up magazines, cards and RA-designed stationery at the Newsstand, or visit our personal shopping service to collect posters, catalogues or special orders.
Mon–Thu & Sat 8am – 7pm
Fridays 8am – 10pm
Sun 10am–6pm

Online

You can also browse and buy online – and if you’re looking to buy art, you can explore our Art Sales range online.

All 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.

While the RA Cafe is currently closed for renovations, our new spaces in Burlington Gardens are now open. Enjoy an espresso in the Poster Bar on the ground floor, or head upstairs for post-show drinks in the Senate Room.

Our cloakrooms in Burlington House and Burlington Gardens accept coats, umbrellas and small bags. Due to limited storage, we’re unfortunately unable to accept any items larger than 28 x 38 x 40 cm.

Suitcases, hold-alls, large backpacks and folding bicycles cannot be stored in the cloakroom or taken into the galleries. We have limited spaces for pushchairs and buggies.

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.

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.