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 (Please note: during Rubens and His Legacy we will be open until 8pm on Saturdays until 9 April.)
Sunday 10am – 6pmLast admission to the galleries is half an hour before closing time.
The RA shops close 15 minutes after exhibitions.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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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.
View all our exhibitions and events
Rubens and His Legacy
24 January – 10 April 2015
£16.50 (without donation £15)
Book nowPremiums: Interim Projects
13 February – 11 March 2015
Free entryThe RA Schools Show
12 June - 28 June 2015
Free entry
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Contact us
General enquiries: 020 7300 8000
For disabled parking and wheelchair bookings please telephone: 020 7300 8028Friends enquiries
Telephone 020 7300 5664Restaurant & cafe
Telephone 020 7300 5608
Email restaurant@royalacademy.org.ukMedia enquiries
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Getting here
Bicycle
There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard, and cycle hire stations on Sackville Street, within 5 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 5-10 minutes walk away.Bus
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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.
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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 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.
The Keeper’s House is open to the public from 4pm daily till late, with all day access for Friends of the RA.
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Atelier Café
Open 8.30am-6pm daily in our Burlington Gardens building, Atelier serves a seasonally-inspired menu of hot food, salads, cured meats and fish, artisan cheeses, cakes and pastries.
The menu is complimented by a choice of drinks including barista-made coffee, Valrhona hot chocolate, CRATE Brewery lager and freshly pressed apple juice from the heritage orchard at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey. You can eat in or take away.
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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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RA Studio Shop
Found on the ground floor of Burlington Gardens, the RA Studio Shop specialises in contemporary design and art-led products exclusively created with Royal Academicians and carefully selected artists.
The RA Studio 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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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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Summer Exhibition 2013 guided tour Argyle Primary School.
Photo Roy Matthews.
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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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