Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore, London SW7

The Royal College of Art was founded in 1837 as a school of design and practical art for manufacturing industries. 

In the 1950s and 1960s, when its famous students included Peter Blake, David Hockney and Eduardo Paolozzi, the college became noted for modern art. 

Today, Sir Hugh Casson's mainly glass-fronted 1973 building contrasts with the Victorian museums and colleges around it.  

During term time the Royal College of Art holds varied exhibitions of work in progress and degree shows are held in May and June.

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Admission free

Opening Times

Open: Mon-Fri: 10:00-18:00 during exhibitions. Tel: 020 7590 4444 for details