Friends month
Throughout May we're celebrating Friends of the RA with a month-long series of special events and offers.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Academy and find out more about our 250-year-old institution in a programme of activities just for Friends.
Take part in an evening life-drawing session or explore the gilded interiors of the John Madejski Fine Rooms with curator Dr Lois Oliver. Discover everything your membership has to offer in our Friends welcome tour, get top tips on starting an art collection and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount in the RA Shop.
20% off at the RA Shop
Celebrate being our Friend and enjoy double the discount at the RA Shop during our Friends shopping week, 9 – 14 May. To receive your 20% discount, present your membership card at the tills when you pay.*
Dine with us
Relax at the beginning or end of your visit at the Shenkman Bar, where you can sample our new spring cocktails. Plus, don’t forget to visit the Poster Bar by José every Friday night to receive a complimentary pintxo with every drink purchase.
Young Friends competition
We’re offering five lucky Young Friends the chance to win our Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers exhibition catalogue and an exclusive print from the RA Shop.
Great art for less with Friends membership
· See every exhibition for free, again and again
· Share the experience with a guest
· Enjoy our members' café in the Keeper's House
· Get special offers, exclusive content and priority booking
*RA Shop discount Terms & Conditions:
This offer is valid exclusively in-store during opening times: from 10am 9 May to 6pm 14 May 2023. The discount cannot be applied to: limited edition art, special edition publications, RA Magazine subscriptions, RA Friends membership, RA Varnishing Day Portfolio, sale products, gift vouchers, stamps or our Print on Demand service. This offer cannot be used online or in conjunction with any other promotion.