Royal Academy of Arts Tours and Tickets

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That depends on what you want to experience at the Royal Academy of Arts. It's free to enter the main museum building and see select permanent exhibitions, including one dedicated to the highlights of the RA’s collection. Special and temporary exhibitions are ticketed; prices vary but typically start at £17 (roughly US$22) per person.

The Royal Academy of Arts is open from Tuesday through Sunday. It’s open daily from 10am–6pm except for Friday, when it still opens at 10am but closes at 9pm. Note that many of the museum’s exhibitions sell out, so it’s worth booking tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

The best way to get to the Royal Academy of Arts is by public transportation. The museum is just a few minutes on foot from Piccadilly Circus station (served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines of the London Underground) and Green Park station (served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines).

Yes, there are several dining options available at the Royal Academy of Arts. The RA Café is a relaxed space for light refreshments and drinks, while the Poster Bar by José is an informal Spanish café by chef José Pizarro, featuring tapas bites. José Pizarro upstairs is a more formal Spanish restaurant.

Yes, the Royal Academy of Arts is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There are disabled toilets and step-free access throughout the museum. Wheelchairs and walkers are available for rent upon request. The museum also provides sensory maps, and service and assistance animals are welcome inside.