Whether you're visiting our latest exhibitions, or popping in to the Keeper's House for a drink, you'll always find a warm welcome here.
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Plan your visit
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Opening times
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 10am – 6pm
Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 10pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 6pmLast admission to the galleries is half an hour before closing time. The RA shops close 15 minutes after exhibitions.
Check the exhibition pages for extended late night openings.
Please note, due to a private event the Royal Academy will close at 1pm on Tuesday 11 October 2016.
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Tickets
Friends of the RA go free to all our exhibitions, with a guest.
Become a Friend of the RAConcessions 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.
View all our exhibitions and events
David Hockney RA: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life
2 July – 2 October 2016Abstract Expressionism
24 September 2016 – 2 January 2017Friends of the RA
Please note, you 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.
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Box office
Ticket office open
Saturday – Thursday 10am – 5.30pm
Friday 10am – 9.30pmFind out more about free tours of the Royal Academy, including the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
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How to find us
Piccadilly site
Burlington House, Piccadilly
London W1J 0BDBurlington Gardens site
6 Burlington Gardens
London W1S 3ETPlease 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.
Our two sites will be linked as part of a major transformation of the Royal Academy, beginning in 2015.
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Getting here and cloakroom
Bicycle
There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard, and 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.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.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.
Please note, if you require level access to the Sackler Wing galleries, call 0207 300 8090 for further advice, as intermittently there is no lift access.
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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 8028
Find out more about access at the RAThe Keeper’s House
020 7300 5910
keepershouse@peytonandbyrne.co.ukSwitchboard
020 7300 8000
Lines are open seven days a week; 9am – 6pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturday – Sunday
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Eating and drinking
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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.
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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.
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Shopping
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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.
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Shop online
Showcasing our wide range of products, the RA Online Shop is the ideal place to pick up gifts, homeware, books and jewellery.
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Art Sales
Our current collection of works for sale, Surface Cutting coordinated by Eileen Cooper RA, presents a diverse collection of works for sale by Royal Academicians including Grayson Perry, Eileen Cooper, Vanessa Jackson and Stephen Chambers alongside a number of invited artists.
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Schools visits
Teachers and students
From guided tours and tailored resources, to hands-on workshops and teachers’ private views, find out how you and your class can explore art and architecture both on-site and in the classroom.
Come and explore the RA’s world-class exhibitions with your school. You have the choice of booking: a free interactive guided tour, a self-guided visit, an early-morning private view, or a creative workshop.
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Groups, families and access visits
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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.
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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.
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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.
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