Royal Academy of Arts, Art museum in Piccadilly, London.
The Royal Academy of Arts occupies Burlington House with exhibition galleries, art studios, and educational spaces spreading across multiple floors of the building.
Founded in 1768 under King George III's patronage, architect William Chambers established this institution to advance British art education and exhibitions.
The Summer Exhibition, running annually since the institution's founding, presents works from both established artists and emerging talents in multiple artistic disciplines.
The museum maintains regular hours from Tuesday to Sunday, with accessibility features including elevators, ramps, and dedicated facilities for visitors with mobility requirements.
The institution houses Michelangelo's Taddei Tondo, the only marble sculpture by the Renaissance master in Great Britain.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1768
Founders: William Chambers
Official opening: 1768
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Royal Academy Including Burlington House And Galleries And Royal Academy Schools Buildings
Address: Burlington House, London W1J 0BD W1J 0BD
Phone: +442073008000
Website: https://royalacademy.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50917,-0.13944
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
Burlington House
31 m
6 Burlington Gardens
158 m
7 Burlington Gardens
124 m
Statue of Joshua Reynolds
32 m
Atkinsons Building
124 m
Stafford Gallery
105 m
Royal Academy Including Burlington House And Galleries And Royal Academy Schools Buildings
19 m
The Learned Societies, Forecourt Buildings To Burlington House
68 m
Terza Rima
98 m
Royal Academy War Memorial
25 m
Melbourne House (a1 To A15)
48 m
Artists Rifles War Memorial
11 m
Prototype K2 telephone kiosk to western side of entrance portal of Burlington House
79 m
Easternmost K2 Telephone Kiosk Within Entrance Portal Of Burlington House
78 m
31, Sackville Street W1
76 m
33, Sackville Street W1
70 m
8 Lampstandards In Burlington House Courtyard
39 m
30 And 30A, Sackville Street W1
81 m
Bodley House Chambers B1 To 6, C1 To 6, D1 To 6, E1 To 6, F1 To 3, G1 To 3, H1 To 6, I1 To 6, K1 To 6 And L1 To 6
105 m
31, Old Bond Street W1
123 m
2 Lamp Standards Numbered 1 And 2
78 m
23 And 23A, Old Bond Street W1
124 m
36, Sackville Street W1
72 m
22, Old Bond Street W1
107 m
32, Sackville Street W1
72 m
34 And 35, Sackville Street W1
71 m
3 K6 Telephone Kiosks, Outside Museum Of Mankind
101 m
29, Sackville Street W1
81 mReviews
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