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Adult group visits

We welcome advance bookings for groups of 10 or more people for every exhibition showing in both the Main Galleries and The Sackler Wing of Galleries. To book for a group and be entitled to up to 20% discount on your tickets call 020 7300 8027 or email groupbookings@royalacademy.org.uk .

Icon of the Archangel Michael, Constantinople, twelfth century.
Icon of the Archangel Michael, Constantinople, twelfth century. Silver gilt on wood, gold cloisonné enamel, precious stones, 46.5 x 35 x 2.7 cm. Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Tresoro, inv. no. 16. Photo per gentile concessione della Procuratoria di San Marco/Cameraphoto Arte, Venice

Group packages

Slide talks

An exhibition slide talk in the Reynolds Room, one of the John Madejski Fine Rooms, provides the ideal ambience in which to sit back, relax and enjoy a talk given by an informative guide. Slide talks provide a general introduction to the exhibition as well as focusing on key works on display.

Private exhibition slide talks are only available on Friday mornings and last approximately 45 minutes, starting at either 10.30am or 11am. Slide talks are available in English and French (French depends on the exhibition).

Up to 30 people £210
Up to 60 people £300

Private guided tours

A unique opportunity to take a private tour of major exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts outside our usual opening hours. Private guided tours of the exhibition begin at 9am. Your group will enjoy exclusive access to the galleries.

Up to 30 people £1,000+VAT

The John Madejski Fine Rooms Tours

Highlights from the Royal Academy’s Collection of British art from the 18th century to the present day are the focus of the John Madejski Fine Rooms tours. The Royal Academy Collection includes important works by famous Royal Academicians such as Reynolds, Constable, Turner, Gainsborough, Stanley Spencer and David Hockney.

Up to 30 people £180
Up to 60 people £300

  • Refreshments: Morning Coffee and Afternoon Tea package are also available starting from £3.95 per person.

Please read: Important information for groups visiting the Royal Academy

For further information or to book
Telephone 020 7300 8027, email groupbookings@royalacademy.org.uk or follow the link below to make a booking online:

Adult group booking reservation form

Exhibitions booking now:

Miró, Calder, Giacometti, Braque: Aimé Maeght and his artists (4 October 2008 — 2 January 2009)
Byzantium 330-1453 (25 October 2008 – 22 March 2009)
Andrea Palladio: His Life and Legacy (31 January 2009 – 13 April 2009)

Coming soon:

Kuniyoshi (21 March – 7 June 2009)
Waterhouse (27 June – 13 September 2009)
Summer Exhibition 2009 (8 June – 16 August 2009)

To receive regular updates please email maria.salvatierra@royalacademy.org.uk .