Discover British cartoon & comic art from the 18th century to the present day!

Get up close with hundreds of beautiful butterflies in our tropical indoor garden. Entry to the Butterfly House is by timed ticket, as there is limited capacity inside.

Explore the Museum!

Discover the story of the world’s greatest trading city.

World Gallery Come and encounter cultures from across the continents in the World Gallery. Over 3,000 objects from around the world give you a glimpse into other ways of life and a greater understanding of other peoples, places and cultures. You can touch intricately tooled Tuareg metalwork, arctic seal and reindeer skin, or discover a digital coral reef at your feet. Smell aromatic herbs used by Bhutanese ritual healers in the Himalayas, listen to epic First Nations’ stories from the Pacific Northwest Coast, and even play in a Lagos market stall.

Wander the corridors of Royal privilege and power.

Stand astride the prime meridian at the home of Greenwich Mean Time

Extensive collection of contemporary art. All exhibitions are free.

The Royal Academy supports art and artists through exhibitions, education and debate.