The Academicians’ Room
The Academicians’ Room
Join the Royal Academy’s private members’ club for artists and art-lovers.
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The Academicians’ Room is a special place. Tucked away on the first floor of the Keeper’s House, you’ll find a vibrant and relaxed haven where members can meet, share drinks, conversation and food – in the company of artists and art-lovers.
The RA is committed to supporting artists and architects of every generation. A membership to the Academicians’ Room helps us achieve our charitable aims, while offering you exclusive access to the club room, and unparalleled access to the Royal Academy’s world-class programme of exhibitions.
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Visiting our exhibitions
Members of the Academicians’ Room no longer need to pre-book tickets.
You can visit our exhibitions as many times as you like, whenever you like by simply showing your membership card at the entrance to our galleries.
Members are encouraged to visit during your exclusive VIP morning viewings that take place every Friday from 8am-10am.
Booking is recommended for the Friends preview days, so that we can ensure entry at your preferred timeslot. Find out what’s on.
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![Work by Nigel Hall RA in the Academicians Room]()
Visiting the club room
Members of the Academicians’ Room must book a table before visiting the club room which can be booked for up to 6 people. Bookings must be made in advance, no later than one day before your visit and for same day bookings please call or visit the Membership Desk. Walk-in bookings will be accepted subject to availability. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the new opening hours of the club room will be Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm until further notice.
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Our current exhibitions
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![Kathleen Ryan, Bad Lemon (Josh)]()
Summer Exhibition 2022
21 June — 21 August 2022
After two years in winter, it’s back where it should be. The theme chosen by the exhibition’s coordinator, Alison Wilding RA, is ‘Climate’. Whether as a crisis or opportunity, or simply our everyday experience, it is an all-embracing subject. -
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Milton Avery: American Colourist
15 July — 16 October 2022
Worshipped by Abstract Expressionists Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman, Milton Avery expressed his vision of the world through harmonious colour and simplified forms. Now, for the first time, see the North American painter’s work this side of the Atlantic.
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Become a member of the Academicians’ Room
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Your membership entitles you to...
• Exclusive access to the club room for you (+ 5 guests) • Priority access to all exhibitions • Unlimited entry to exhibitions • Extended Friday hours and monthly late exhibition access • Preview access to exhibitions + VIP morning views • A subscription to RA Magazine; four issues a year
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Become a member
Annual club membership is £450 with a £275 joining fee (inclusive of VAT).
Under 35? You can join as a young member for just £250 with a £175 joining fee (inclusive of VAT).
If you would like to join or renew your membership, please fill in the membership application form below or call the membership team on 020 7300 5920.
Members must be connected to the arts; by practising, working or supporting the visual, fine and applied or performing arts, architecture or creative industries. All memberships must be approved by the Nominations Committee.
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![El Anatsui Hon RA works in the Academicians' Room]()
Give membership as a gift
Give the gift of membership of an exclusive private members club in the heart of Mayfair, the perfect gift for all art lovers. Every membership helps to support the future of the RA, thank you.
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Contact us
To contact the Membership Team, please call on 0207 300 8090 or email academiciansroom@royalacademy.org.uk. Please note the phone lines are open Monday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm. The RA is operating with reduced staff during this period so our response times may be a little longer than normal.