RA Tours
Sunday 5 February 2017 12 - 1pm
Meet in the Front Hall, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts.
Free, no booking required.
Discover the art, architecture and history of the Royal Academy during these free one-hour tours.
Join our knowledgeable guides and take a tour of Burlington House, including the wonderful and highly decorated 18th-century interiors of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.*
Along the way find out how our building has evolved since the 1660s and get an insight into the early years of the Royal Academy, from its early beginnings as a town palace in the heart of London. Selected works from the RA’s extensive collection are on display throughout.
Tours are free and last an hour. Please meet in the Front Hall of Burlington House.
*Occasionally access will be limited.
Free, no booking required.
Download a guide to Burlington House
Burlington House – A Brief History
A building rarely remains as it was when first built, and at Burlington House the successive transformations enacted by those who have occupied it are especially vivid. This guide, written by Peter Schmitt with Owen Hopkins, provides a brief introduction to this remarkable history, charting Burlington House’s complex and fascinating evolution from its beginnings to the present day.
The story of the Royal Academy of Arts
Find out about the history of the Royal Academy, and learn about our exciting plans for our 250th anniversary in 2018.
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Untold Stories
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