Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
187 Reviews
- Friday10 AM–5 PM
- Saturday10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday10 AM–5 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
- Thursday10 AM–5 PM
About the Business
Royal West of England Academy | What's On | RWA Bristol | Browse art exhibitions, events, talks, and Drawing School courses and workshops at Royal West of England Academy of art gallery and museum
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+441179735129
Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX
Hours
- Friday10 AM–5 PM
- Saturday10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday10 AM–5 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
- Thursday10 AM–5 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wi-Fi
- Identifies as women-owned
- Toilets
- Family friendly
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
Recommended Reviews
Joana Borges
12.03.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
Best part of Rwa is the people that work there that are passionate about art and what they do, and care really truly informed about everything! I specially liked the girl behind the desk at the main entrance, very good at giving information and helping out with anything needed, she was very cool.I highly recommend rwa just to meet the awesome staff and the art obviously!The coffee is also one of the best I have had in Bristol.
Jacob Diggle
06.03.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
We held our 10th anniversary party at the RWA and couldn’t have wished for a better venue. As regular visitors, we knew that the building was stunning. However, we were blown away by the lovely staff and flexible event managers who went out of their way to ensure that the event ran smoothly. It was such a treat to have dinner and a full dance floor in the middle of the galleries. Thanks for making our night so special!
Toba
01.03.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
nice art gallery, mostly extremely modern, i didn’t understand most of it. free for students, which is great. amazing little shop and cafe. staff lovely. great views of bristol
Shelley Sanders
28.02.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
This Gallery has very eclectic pieces in exhibitions & permanent collections. Thus there is something for everyone to enjoy.Well worth getting the year pass (at £15 per adult, as at June 2023).The superb Art Nouveau building with its paintings near the ceiling is worth looking at too.
Darren
27.02.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
There are several galleries and exhibitions going on. The second floor is usually thematic. When I went, there’s an exhibition about African art, renewal and refugee. There are works of Monet, Pissarro, Heartfield etc. Downstairs there’s a gallery on Brexit and illustrations of Brexit for children’s books. The admission is free for students. There’s also an academician gallery. Definitely worth a visit. Since the exhibition changes, it may be worth it to get a membership at the RWA.
Shawn Spencer-Smith
17.02.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
Spider and Cole cafe.This is a new cafe with an excellent pedigree with their cafe in Victoria St Clifton.This is great cafe with plenty of seating both outside and inHad a late lunch with good quality food and great Iced coffee. The crew worked hard and customers served with good andpolite service. Food and drinks served at the table.
anne murdoch
16.01.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
On visiting today I was extremely disappointed with the attitude from the receptionist. On enquiring whether pensioners could purchase concession tickets she was patronising and quite frankly rude. She stated that 'old people' were their demographic and therefore would have to pay the full price. To be honest the price point was not my issue, it was the disparaging tone with which the information was delivered. Maybe your receptionists' would benefit from some customer service training in at least basic manners."
Margaret Laurie
15.01.2024
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
Loved the whole experience! Please, if possible, let me know the artist of the huge red painting in the cafe??
Andy Reynolds
29.12.2023
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
An excellent gallery. Newly refurbished with greatly improved accessibility and an excellent cafe. A varied set of exhibitions including the annual open submission each autumn. The gallery spaces are really beautiful in themselves. Enough room to show substantial pieces or a large exhibition without overwhelming. Two smaller rooms are usually free to enter. The main gallery usually charges a fee. There is an active friends group.
Judy Holyer
27.12.2023
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)
I visited for the annual open exhibition when there is a large variety of artwork on display. There are regular events for all ages that need to be booked in advance. There is level access entry and lifts to the galleries. The connected coffeeshop is also worth visit.
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Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX
Royal West of England Academy (RWA)