Make the most of your Friends membership
Thank you for being our Friend! Your membership gives you free, priority access to our world-class exhibitions and ensures we can continue to be a place where art is made, exhibited and debated for years to come.
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.
Three reasons to renew
Visit every exhibition ahead of the public opening with a family member as your guest and up to four under 16s for free.
Please note: 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.
Your membership donation supports the work of the RA, from putting on world-class exhibitions, to funding the only free postgraduate art school in the UK. As a Friend you're supporting the RA now — and long into the future.
Enjoy a regular dose of art inspiration with the quarterly RA Magazine and a regular e-newsletter.
Plus, for 10% off in the RA Shop*, show your membership card when you pay or use your special Friends promotional code online, which can be found in our e-newsletters.
*Some exclusions apply, see terms and conditions.
Visiting as a Friend:
No need to book
Advance booking is no longer required. Occasionally, our galleries may be full though – so pre-booking your ticket is still the best way to guarantee access at your preferred time.
Friends must bring their membership cards
For safety reasons, we ask all friends to bring their membership cards when they visit.
Friends of the RA can bring a family member
Bring a guest and up to four children under 16 to all exhibitions.
Friends have a dedicated members’ area
Visit the Friends Lounge in the Keeper’s House where you can enjoy light refreshments.
Got a question about your membership?
For questions relating to membership please refer to our frequently asked questions.
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Our Friends membership comes with a digital voucher which can be used until your membership pack arrives
Help us bring more art to more people
Thank you for being a Friend, your help means we will remain a place where art is made, exhibited and debated for many more years to come.
Gift Aid
As a Friend, you could help us even more – at no extra cost
As an independent organisation, we rely on the generosity of our Friends and visitors to continue our programme of exhibitions, education and debate.
How Gift Aid works
The government’s Gift Aid scheme allows us to reclaim 25p for every £1 of your membership. All we need is your consent - no extra payments! Simply make your declaration to support the RA even more.
Donate now
Every donation will help to secure our future.
Got a question about membership?
We're here to help. If you have any questions, you can contact the membership team by phone (Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm) or email.
Email friends@royalacademy.org.uk
Phone 020 7300 8090