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.
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.
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. 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.
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. For questions relating to membership please refer to our frequently asked questions. Our Friends membership comes with a digital voucher which can be used until your membership pack arrives. 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.
