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Monday: closed
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Photo Credit: © Royal Academy of Arts
Situated on Piccadilly, its expanded campus offers free displays, dining options, and shopping experiences.
Governed by Royal Academicians, esteemed artists and architects, the RA is renowned for hosting the world's largest open-submission art exhibition, the Summer Exhibition, since 1768.
Alongside showcasing its collection and presenting blockbuster exhibitions, the venue is committed to engaging diverse audiences.
Regular workshops, events, and tailored programs cater to children, families, teachers, students, and communities, fostering artistic exploration and inclusivity.
From Art Detectives packs for children to initiatives like the Art Club for those experiencing homelessness, the RA's multifaceted approach ensures a vibrant and accessible cultural hub.
Family workshops
Family events
Regular family workshops for children with SEND
Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House, Piccadilly
W1J 0BD
Piccadilly Circus, Green Park
Very limited street parking
Monday: closed
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
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.
