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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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. The club room will be open on Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. On Thursday and Friday the club room will be open until 9pm.
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Our current exhibitions
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Spain and the Hispanic World: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library
21 January — 10 April 2023
Explore over 150 treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library in our landmark exhibition. -
John Hejduk: London Masque
22 March 2022 — 21 May 2023
Experience the architectural brilliance of John Hejduk with this large-scale model of the ‘Widow’s House’ at the heart of the RA. -
Emma Stibbon RA
8 October 2022 — 11 June 2023
Step into the Antarctic in this focused display in the Collection Gallery, and explore the artistic fascination with extreme landscapes.
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Become a member of the Academicians’ Room
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Your membership entitles you to...
• Exclusive access to the club room for you (+ 5 guests) • Priority access and unlimited entry to all exhibitions • Bring a guest and up to four children under 16 to all exhibitions • Preview access to exhibitions + VIP morning views • A subscription to RA Magazine; four issues a year
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Become a member
Annual club membership is £450 with a £275 joining fee (inclusive of VAT).
35 or Under? 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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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.
Visit our terms and conditions page for full details of the terms of Academicians’ Room membership.