Mask wearing is optional inside our building and exhibitions

We recommend pre-booking your exhibition tickets

Friends and visitors are encouraged to book a ticket in advance to ensure entry at your preferred time.

Our free displays do not require a ticket

Visits to our shops, cafés, free collections and free displays do not require a ticket; simply show up and enjoy yourself.

The health and safety of our visitors and staff is paramount

We’re continuing to carefully manage the number of visitors in our galleries, provide sanitising points throughout the building, and maintaining an enhanced cleaning regime. All our galleries have fresh air ventilation.

We recommend pre-booking your exhibition tickets

Friends and visitors are encouraged to book a ticket in advance to ensure entry at your preferred time. Bookings can be made online, by phone or in person at the RA.

You will need to show your ticket

Please print your ticket or show us your e-ticket on your phone or device. If you have misplaced your ticket, please bring a copy of your booking confirmation email or your booking reference number.

Tickets have a specific start time

Arrive in good time for your visit.

Visiting time may be limited

To make sure everyone has a comfortable experience in our galleries, we may ask you to move on if the galleries become busy.

Tickets can be transferred or refunded

If you’re unable to attend, tickets can be moved to another day or refunded up to the day of attendance. Please call the RA box office on 0207 300 8090 or email tickets@royalacademy.org.uk.

Our cafés and restaurants are open

Enjoy barista-style coffee, cold drinks and light snacks from the Poster Bar by José or Courtyard Café. Or, experience the taste of Spain in Burlington Gardens at José Pizarro’s newest restaurant, located in the Senate Room.

Lockers and a cloakroom are available

There are multiple self-service locker facilities and a cloakroom on site. Space is limited so we ask that visitors try to limit the number of bags they bring.

Visitors cannot bring large bags or backpacks

Backpacks and large bags cannot be stored and are not allowed in the galleries.

You can lock up your bike in the courtyard

Additional bike racks will be available, but please note that we can’t accept responsibility if your bike is damaged or stolen.

Both entrances at Burlington House and Burlington Gardens are open

For the best experience, book ahead.

Friends access is always prioritised – but you may need to wait if our galleries are full. Save time on arrival and ensure entry at your preferred time by booking ahead.

Friends must bring their membership cards

We ask all friends to bring their membership cards when they visit.

Friends of the RA can bring a family member

Please book a ticket for you and your guest.

Friends have a dedicated members’ area

Visit the Friends Lounge in the Keeper’s House where Friends can enjoy barista-style coffee, cold drinks and a light snack.

Got a question about your membership?

For questions relating to coronavirus and membership please refer to our frequently asked questions.