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Inspired by our exhibition Entangled Pasts, 1768–now, our spring Family Day will focus on the themes of journeys and identity with a range of creative activities.
John Madejski Fine Rooms | 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
Empathy through making an experiential art workshop exploring Lubaina Himid’s work
Embark on an experiential journey with artist Esther Adesigbin travelling through the Royal Academy Fine Rooms. Gathering ‘ordinary’ materials, exploring the space, and absorbing sound bites of artists' narratives from the Entangled Pasts exhibition. The interactive art workshop will start with a large-scale shared drawing and collage activity, and end with the creation of experimental woven fibre artworks. Creating artwork adornments that celebrate mirror the power of the ordinary extraordinary expressed in Lubaina Himid’s ‘Naming the Money’ installation.
Clore Learning Centre | 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
Silhouette cutout workshop inspired by the work of Kara Walker
Using cakes as a starting point to tell stories, with artists Antoinette Onelum and Josie Ralls-Glyn, you will be engaging in storytelling through the use of collage and silhouette art.
Picture exploration tours | Meet in the Collection Gallery
11:30am - 12pm / 12:30 - 1pm / 2:30 - 3pm
Exploration and drawing activities inspired by Lubaina Himid's 'Naming the Money' images in the Collection Gallery
Join Amy Leung for drawing activities in the Collection Gallery, where you will explore line shape and texture of the paintings and drawings on display.
Book reading | Meet in the Tennant Gallery (entrance to the Fine Rooms)
1:15 - 2pm
Join us for a special book reading and conversation with author JT Williams. The themes in our Entangled Pasts, 1768 - now exhibition are some of the reasons why she wrote her second novel for 8 – 12 year olds, The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison (on sale now in the RA shop). Inspired by real Black British historic figures, the books explore the adventures of Lizzie Sancho, daughter of Ignatius Sancho, and Dido Belle, who grew up in Kenwood House.
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Time:
11:00 - 16:00
Prices:
Free
Age:
All ages
Piccadilly Circus, Green Park
Very limited street parking
Family workshops
Family events
Cafés and bars: Enjoy hot and cold drinks, meals and light refreshments at our cafés and bars
José Pizarro restaurant: Experience the taste of Spain at José Pizarro’s restaurant in the Senate Room
Many cafes and restaurants in the area around
There are two sets of baby changing facilities, next door to the accessible toilet on the ground floor in Burlington House.
Highchairs are available in all the restaurants and cafés and you can breast-feed wherever you feel most comfortable.
Pushchairs and buggies can be brought into exhibitions or stored in either cloakroom.
There are two disabled parking spaces available in the courtyard of Burlington House which can be booked in 4-hour time slots, either 10am–2pm or 2pm–6pm. We recommend booking parking two weeks before your visit.
There is step-free access throughout the RA.
There are step-free, standard toilet cubicles in Burlington House and Burlington Gardens. Each also has an ambulant toilet with a sink and wall-mounted grab rails.
Working guide and assistance animals are welcome at the RA. No animals except assistance animals are permitted in our building.
