Open House 2024

Be among the first to explore our new transformative event spaces in our Grade-I listed home. Take part in guided and self-guided tours to learn about the architecture and history of these Nash-designed buildings and discover our extensive art collection.

Join us from 11:00am, with tours beginning at 11:15am.

Tours

We have three different types of tours available on the day.

1. Self-guided tours
   Tour the building's history, architecture at your own pace using our in-house printed maps and scannable QR codes.
2. Architecture tour with Wright and Wright (SOLD OUT)
   Pre-book a tour of the building's architecture, old and new, with Stephen Smith from Wright and Wright Architects.
3. Walk-in guided tour with Academy Staff
   Academy staff will be providing guided tours throughout the day, with no booking required.

Exhibition

The British Academy has partnered with Panos Pictures, an agency specialising in global social issues, on a photography commission to bring to life the themes of Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire by Nandini Das, winner of the British Academy Book Prize in 2023.

Arko Datto, an award-winning photographer based in India, has been commissioned for the project. His brief is to creatively reinterpret Courting India – a ground-breaking history of the first English diplomatic mission to India in the early 17th century – through photography.

The digital exhibit is available in the Academy's SHAPE room for one day only at Open House and is free to attend.

Register your interest by booking with us

Last entry at 3:55pm, doors close strictly at 4pm.

If you have any questions about this event please refer to our Events FAQs. If your question is not answered, please email [email protected].