Royal Academy of Arts
Piccadilly

The Royal Academy of Arts is Britain's national academy of art and holds an amazing amount of exhibitions and events throughout the year.

Founded in 1768 by George III, the Academy receives no financial support and its principal source of revenue is hosting temporary public art exhibitions.

Since 2004, the highlights of the Academy's permanent collection have been on display in the John Madejski Fine Rooms. There are Free Gallery Talks in these rooms which consist of a 45 minute free introductory talk exploring the exhibition. Free Lunchtime lectures operate on a first come, first served principle.

Courtyard Cafe

The Courtyard Cafe is now open daily until 6pm, serving light snacks and refreshments. On Friday's it is open until 9.30pm with free live jazz from 6.30pm (weather permitting).

Summer Exhibition 8 June - 16 August

The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibiton is the largest open submission contemporary art exhibition in the world. Now in it's 241st year, the exhibition includes around 1200 works, the majority of which are for sale. This year's exhibition coordinators are Royal Academicians Will Alsop, Ann Christopher and Eileen Cooper, and the theme is Making Space.

Address
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BD

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Opening Times
10am-6pm everyday except Friday (last admission to galleries 5.30pm)
10am-10pm Friday (last admission to galleries 9.30pm)

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