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About Royal Academy Of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is a historic art gallery and private-event venue housed across Burlington House and Burlington Gardens in central London. Whether you’re planning a private reception, a standing gala, or a seated lecture, the RA offers versatile spaces within the campus, including the Main Galleries, John Madejski Fine Rooms, RA Collection Gallery, the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre, and the General Assembly Room. Navigate your visit with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining while we keep arrangements straightforward and reliable.

From the famous Summer Exhibition to specialized talks and private events, the RA blends historic architecture with modern functionality. Our team can help secure your event access and provide trusted recommendations for hotels and restaurants, making planning simple and stress-free.

Venue spaces at the RA offer flexible configurations. Main Galleries accommodate up to 800 people standing or up to 250 seated, while the John Madejski Fine Rooms welcome about 350 standing with around 100 seats. The RA Collection Gallery in Burlington Gardens supports roughly 250 standing and about 120 seated, and the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre seats around 230–250. For smaller gatherings, the General Assembly Room can be set for 24–40 seats depending on layout. On-site parking isn’t standard, but parking is available in the surrounding area by booking. The nearest Underground stations include Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Oxford Circus, and Bond Street. Nearby hotels like The Langham and The May Fair Hotel provide convenient accommodations. If you’re coming for key events or the annual Summer Exhibition, we’ve got you covered with clear, friendly booking and access guidance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD.
  • Venue type: historic art gallery and private-event venue within the RA campus (Burlington House and Burlington Gardens).
  • Main Galleries capacity: up to 800 standing for events (Gallery 3 / Main Galleries); up to 250 seated.
  • John Madejski Fine Rooms: 350 reception (standing) and 100 seated.
  • RA Collection Gallery (Burlington Gardens): up to 250 standing; around 120 seated.
  • Benjamin West Lecture Theatre: around 230–250 seats.
  • General Assembly Room: smaller space configured for around 24–40 seats depending on setup.
  • Parking: parking is available in the area by booking; on-site parking is not standard.
  • Transit: nearest Underground stations include Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Oxford Circus, and Bond Street.
  • Nearby hotels: The Langham, London (Portland Place) and The May Fair Hotel (Stratton Street) are in close proximity.
  • Notable events: the RA hosts the annual Summer Exhibition; the 2018 redevelopment unified Burlington House and Burlington Gardens (adding spaces like the 250-seat Benjamin West Lecture Theatre).
  • Renaming/demolition status: the RA campus was expanded, not demolished or renamed; spaces were reconfigured (notably via the Weston Bridge linking the two buildings).