Visit – Royal Academy Library
[B]cpd25 Visit to the Royal Academy of Arts Research Library
2nd and 16th April, 2-4pm[/B]
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/planyourvisit/
This is a rare chance to have a guided tour and visit of the library of the Royal Academy of Arts. Established at the time of the Academy’s foundation in 1768 to serve the needs of the Members of the Royal Academy and students in its Schools, the Royal Academy of Arts Library is the oldest institutional fine arts library in the United Kingdom. In fulfilling this role it has built up significant collections of books and other material such as archives, prints, drawings and photographs relating to British art and the history of the Academy, its Members, Schools, exhibitions and collections since the mid-18th century.
Booking Info:
To book a place, please contact Dave Puplett at cpd25@wmin.ac.uk, stating which date you would prefer.