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RSA Archive

Preserving our past. Recording our present. Inspiring our future. 

Our RSA Archive team is here to guide and inspire you about the RSA’s rich heritage. 

Whether you’re exploring the Great Exhibition, the iconic Great Room paintings by James Barry, the RSA Premium Awards, or any aspect of our rich history, you’ve come to the right place.

Have questions or want to arrange a tour of our secure archive or RSA House?
We’d love to hear from you—get in touch today!

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Search the RSA Archive Catalogue

Our online archive includes minutes, membership lists, transactions, correspondence, artworks, photographs, and much more.

Search the Archive Catalogue
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Take a tour of RSA Archive

Introducing Archive Lates

Join us for a truly memorable experience, offering a special chance to see materials from our archive strongrooms.

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Sound archive

Our recordings on the British Library sound & moving image catalogue.

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JSTOR

Our Transactions and Journals, 1783-2011 (Before 1870 free).

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Art UK

Our page on the UK’s national collection of oil paintings.

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Our History

Looking to the future since 1754. Find out more about the famous names and change made in the past.

Explore
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