The Royal Academy of Arts in In London, England
The Royal Academy of Arts is the oldest fine arts institution in Britain. It is located in the heart of the West End on Piccadilly. It is known best for hosting some of the capital’s finest temporary and touring exhibitions.
On permanent display is:
• Paintings by members (Reynolds, Gainsborough, Constable, Turner)
• 18C furniture
• Queen Victoria’s paintbox
• The only Michelangelo sculpture in the country
• The unfinished marble tondo of the Madonna and Child
• The famous copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper
The British Museum
The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world:
• A collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures
The collection is housed in one of Britain’s architectural landmarks and is one of the finest in existence covering two million years of human history. There are no admission fees to the collection.
Enjoy a selection of hot and cold dishes and light refreshments in the restaurant and outdoor café. There are two shops adjacent to the galleries that sell merchandise inspired by the current exhibitions and the works of the Academicians and a great selection of art books.
The British Museum Company Limited was founded in 1973. Their goal is to advance the educational aims of the Museum.
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