Royal Academy of Music Museum and Library, 1-5 York Gate, and Royal Academy of Music, 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT

Details

Accessibility

https://www.ram.ac.uk/access-to-the-academy

"Our main building is accessible from Marylebone Road via a small slip road and drop-off point for visitors coming by taxi or car. Step-free access to our main building is via the ramp at the main entrance; and to our York Gate building via the ramp alongside the building."

https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/whitespace-ram/production/documents/Museum-Access-Policy_Sep-2023.pdf

Brief description

https://www.ram.ac.uk/museum/about and https://www.ram.ac.uk/museum/highlights-of-our-collections

"The Academy Museum’s collections of instruments, art, photography, manuscripts and scores offer valuable insights into the creative processes of great musicians

Items on display include stringed instruments by Stradivari and the Amati family, historic keyboards by Broadwood, Pleyel and Erard, as well as scores and memorabilia that belonged to significant figures from the world of music.

The Museum is an integral part of Academy life. Engaging stories are told through its permanent galleries and programme of changing temporary displays. The Museum regularly holds lecture-recitals, seminars, workshops, special events and family activities, all open to the public for free.

The Museum opened in 2001, supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Many of its collections have Designated status and the Museum itself is Accredited – both charter marks of quality, awarded and administered by Arts Council England"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Academy_of_Music

"The Royal Academy of Music (RAM)[3][4] in London, England, is one of the oldest music schools in the UK, founded in 1822[5] by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa. It received its royal charter in 1830 from King George IV with the support of the first Duke of Wellington.[4]

The academy provides undergraduate and postgraduate training across instrumental performance, composition, jazz, musical theatre and opera, and recruits musicians from around the world, with a student community representing more than 50 nationalities. It is committed to lifelong learning, from Junior Academy, which trains musicians up to the age of 18, through Open Academy community music projects, to performances and educational events for all ages.[6]

The academy's museum[7] houses one of the world's most significant collections of musical instruments and artefacts, including stringed instruments by Stradivari, Guarneri, and members of the Amati family; manuscripts by Purcell, Handel and Vaughan Williams; and a collection of performing materials that belonged to leading performers. It is a constituent college of the University of London and a registered charity under English law.[8]

Famous academy alumni include Henry Wood, Simon Rattle, Elton John and Annie Lennox."

Address

Royal Academy of Music Museum and Library

1-5 York Gate

Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5HT

+ main building at 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT

Email

museum@ram.ac.uk

Phone

+44 (0)20 7873 7373

Website

https://www.ram.ac.uk/museum

https://www.ram.ac.uk/

Directions

"Our main building is accessible from Marylebone Road via a small slip road and drop-off point for visitors coming by taxi or car."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

2024: "The closest tube stations are Regent’s Park and Baker Street. Bus numbers 27, 30, 88, 205 and 253 stop almost directly outside the Academy.

If arriving by coach or minibus, please use the private road in front of the main Academy building’s entrance to drop off visitors. There is no parking available on site for coaches or other vehicles."

Amenities

Royal Academy of Music Museum

Museum, 1–5 York Gate

Marylebone Rd

London NW1 5HT

https://www.ram.ac.uk/museum

2024: "The lift to the Museum is currently out of order. We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Museum is open to members of the public on Fridays, 11am to 6pm.

Admission is free and booking is not required. Step-free access is available into the Museum from the eastern side of York Gate. Please push the bell at the side of the entrance for access.

There are different galleries on the ground floor, first floor and second floor. All are accessible by lift.

There are accessible toilets on the Museum’s first and second floors, near the lift.

The museum has toilet facilities.

Please note that the museum does not have a lunch room or cloakroom.

The Academy cafeteria is located in the main Academy building, but is mainly for students and is only open during term time. It is not suitable for school groups or large groups. There are many cafes and restaurants on Baker Street or Marylebone High Street, both of which are a short walk from the Museum. Regent’s Park, just around the corner, can be a good spot for a picnic lunch in the warmer months."