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Planning your visit
Free collection · ticketed exhibitions
Parts of the building are free to enter.
Free admission — special exhibitions ticketed separately
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Exhibitions are ticketed and sold by the Royal Academy only.
Tickets at royalacademy.org.uk ↗
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 28 Feb 2027
In Provence and Southern France
Royal Academy of Arts · London
September 29, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Until 31 Jan 2027
Painting the French Riviera
Royal Academy of Arts · London
October 2, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Until 7 Mar 2027
White Cube x RA
Royal Academy of Arts · London
October 6, 2026 – March 7, 2027
Photo: Bengt Oberger / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Upcoming
Opens 21 Nov
Peggy Guggenheim in London
Royal Academy of Arts · London
November 21, 2026 – March 14, 2027
Opens 9 Apr 2027
Rembrandt
Royal Academy of Arts · London
April 9 – September 19, 2027
Photo: Bengt Oberger / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Before you go
Visiting Royal Academy of Arts — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Royal Academy of Arts right now?
5 special exhibitions are on at Royal Academy of Arts right now: Day (until November 8, 2026), Painting the French Riviera (until January 31, 2027), Emmanuel Awuni (until February 28, 2027) and In Provence and Southern France (until February 28, 2027) — plus 1 more currently on view. 2 further shows are already announced, starting with Peggy Guggenheim in London on November 21, 2026.
Is Royal Academy of Arts free?
The permanent collection at Royal Academy of Arts is free to visit; special exhibitions are ticketed. Parts of the building are free to enter.
Do I need to book Royal Academy of Arts tickets in advance?
No. Advance booking is not required at Royal Academy of Arts.
Are special exhibitions included in Royal Academy of Arts admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Exhibitions are ticketed and sold by the Royal Academy only.
What time does Royal Academy of Arts open?
Royal Academy of Arts is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, Friday 10:00–21:00. Closed Monday. Last entry to the galleries is half an hour before closing time.
