Royal West of England Academy exterior

Book Tickets Online

About

Update VB tab

 

The RWA (Royal West of England Academy) is now open following its Light and Inspiration renovation project. 

Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is self-supporting, independent charity (1070163). The venue is proud to bring world-class visual art from around the world to Bristol and has done so since 1844. Located in a spectacular Grade II* listed building in the heart of the city, the building has recently undergone a £4.1m transformation – opening up access for all. It provides opportunities for everybody to get creative and feel inspired.  

RWA is unique not just in Bristol, but in the UK, in being a purpose-built Royal Academy of Art: somewhere that not only exhibits great art, but that also nurtures new talent for the future, and does so using one of the most beautiful exhibition spaces in the country.  

The RWA is a registered museum and independent charity. It receives no major core funding from local or national government, so there is a modest entry charge for main exhibitions. The Café, Family Activity Space, Shop and Kenny Gallery are free to enter. 

Facilities

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Changing Places Toilet
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp to main entrance
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups
  • Event venue

Key Features

  • Celebrity connection
  • Film or TV location
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest
Bristol City Council are introducing a Clean Air Zone in the city centre area in summer 2022. To find out more and to check if you will need to pay, go to bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/bristol-caz

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest
or go to our Public Transport page

Royal West of England Academy

Type:Gallery

Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX
Close window

Call direct on:

Tel+44 (0)117 973 5129

Opening Times

Opening Times (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
Tuesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00*
Bank HolidayOpen
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

TripAdvisor

What's Nearby

  1. 1532 Performing Arts Centre is a purpose-built theatre, dance and music venue for Bristol…

    0.15 miles away
  2. Bristol’s most unique spa destination, featuring a pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, spa,…

    0.16 miles away
  3. Museum and art gallery with some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology…

    0.22 miles away
  1. A century-old 105ft tower, set in the gorgeous parkland of Brandon Hill near Park Street…

    0.29 miles away
  2. One of the country's finest music venues, offering the best in classical, chamber, world,…

    0.33 miles away
  3. One of the most complete 18th century town houses surviving in the UK, offering a glimpse…

    0.37 miles away
  4. A historic Elizabethan house, with a stunning walled garden and many original or…

    0.43 miles away
  5. Bristol Beacon is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment…

    0.5 miles away
  6. The Bristol Hippodrome is one of the country's top, family-friendly provincial theatres,…

    0.53 miles away
  7. Built in 1230, the only remaining part of the Hospital of Gaunt. The chapel has Tudor…

    0.55 miles away
  8. Much more than a fascinating building, being a fine example of a hall church, it is a…

    0.57 miles away
  9. Hidden aware in the beautiful suburb of Clifton the Redgrave Theatre is one of Bristol’s…

    0.59 miles away
  10. Voyage back in time at Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner.

    0.61 miles away
  11. Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic…

    0.61 miles away
  12. Explore Bristol's Harbourside by ferry, go on a trip with friends or colleagues, or…

    0.62 miles away
  13. We The Curious is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, offering an amazing world of…

    0.63 miles away
Previous Next

Discover More

Café FoodSpicer+Cole at the RWA, CliftonRelax in the new Cafe, Spicer+Cole at the RWA. Whether you are enjoying a break between exhibitions or stopping in whilst enjoying this part of historic Bristol, there is both indoor and outdoor seating in the Art Gallery's newly renovated, larger space.

  • Visit Bath Logo
  • Visit Bristol Logo
  • UK Inbound Logo
  • Visit Britain Logo
  • Great Western Railway Logo
  • Bristol Airport Logo

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss