Galleries · London
Royal Academy of Arts
Also known as: Academi Frenhinol y Celfyddydau
Royal Academy of Arts — art institution in London, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Royal Academy of Arts is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1768. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Part of Royal Academy Including Burlington House And Galleries And Royal Academy Schools Buildings. Address: W1J 0BD. Wikidata describes it as: "art institution in London, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5092°, -0.1394°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House in Piccadilly, London, England. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the fine arts through exhibitions, education and debate.
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Background
History
in London, home of the Royal Academy of Arts since 1868]] The origin of the Royal Academy of Arts lies in an attempt in 1755 by members of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, principally the sculptor Henry Cheere, to found an autonomous academy of arts. Before this, several artists were members of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, including Cheere and William Hogarth, or were involved in small-scale private art academies, such as the St Martin's Lane Academy. Although Cheere's attempt failed, the eventual charter, called an 'Instrument', used to establish the Royal Academy of Arts over a decade later, was almost identical…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5092, -0.1394
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1J 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7300 8000
- Established
- 1768
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.royalacademy.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q270920 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Academy of Arts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Burlington House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Academy of Arts?
- Royal Academy of Arts is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1J 0BD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- When was Royal Academy of Arts built?
- Built or established in 1768.
- Is Royal Academy of Arts a listed building?
- Royal Academy of Arts is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Royal Academy of Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1J 0BD.
- How busy is Royal Academy of Arts?
- Royal Academy of Arts draws around 709,961 visitors a year.