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.

Byzantium 330-1453

In the Main Galleries - Supported by The J.F. Costopoulos Foundation, the A.G. Leventis Foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. This ground-breaking exhibition, a collaboration between the Royal Academy and the Benaki Museum in Athens, provides a grand-scale survey of 1,000 years of history. Highlighting the splendours of the Byzantine Empire, 'Byzantium 330–1453' incorporates over 300 objects. Some of the works have never been displayed in public before.

To celebrate the exhibition Hush Brasserie customers can enjoy a two course meal with glass of wine plus a ticket to see Byzantium 330-1453 for just £28 per person.

Address
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BD

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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