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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

Map & Directions

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Royal West of England Academy

Type:Gallery

Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX
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Tel+44 (0)117 973 5129

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousGold Award A PROUD DEMENTIA AWARE ORGANISATION Gold Award A PROUD DEMENTIA AWARE ORGANISATION 2023
  • AA AwardsMuseum + Heritage Awards Shortlisted Museum + Heritage Awards Shortlisted 2023

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

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