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The RSA's Historic House
About the House Located in the heart of London, just behind the Strand, the House was designed especially for the Society by Robert Adam in the early 1770s. Today the Georgian façade conceals many unexpected delights of both contemporary as well as traditional architecture. Boardrooms, theatres and subterranean vaults offer a unique place to meet in the heart of London.
History of the House Since its foundation in 1754, the RSA has always encouraged new ideas. It is, however, only possible to shape the future on the experience of the past, and the Society's House, which it commissioned in 1772, reflects this philosophy in a confident mix of the best modern design with inherited design. House numbers 6 and 8 are Grade I listed, and numbers 2, 4 and 18 are Grade II.
The RSA House is open to the public free of charge on a Sunday of every month except January. Tours are self-guided and provide an opportunity to see the Society's rooms and a variety of paintings ranging from James Barry's sequence of six paintings, 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' to contemporary work on loan from the Arts Council Collection. Opening hours for the tour are 10am to 1pm, last admission at 12.30pm. The Sunday is usually the first in the month, but this may vary, particularly around bank holidays. Booking is not necessary, but we recommend you check with us before your visit to ensure that the house is open. Next Open House Day: 04 May 2008 For more information please contact (during working hours Mon-Fri): It may be possible to arrange group visits at other times. Please contact the archive for more information. The RSA participates in the London Open House weekend in September each year. Visit the London Open House website for more details. |
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We have sought to conserve the important space and fabric of the building without recreating what has been lost over time. Where possible we encourage young talent through commissioning new work whilst preserving and making accessible the fascinations of the Society's unique archive. 