Burlington House

Burlington House

Burlington House is located on Piccadilly in London. Originally a private Palladian-style mansion, it was expanded in the mid-19th century, purchased by the British government, and gained prominence for the Royal Academy’s contemporary art exhibitions, making it quite well-known in London.

The history of Burlington House can be traced back to the 1660s, around 1665 or 1666, when a large residence was first built. The building was renovated between 1717 and 1718. In 1854, the British government purchased Burlington House for £140,000, and in 1857, the Royal Society, the Linnean Society, and the Royal Chemical Society moved in. Currently, the main building at the north end of Burlington House’s courtyard houses the Royal Academy, while the five academic societies—the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Geological Society of London, the Linnean Society of London, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the Society of Antiquaries of London—are located in the east and west wings and the Piccadilly wing at the south end.

The courtyard of Burlington House is open to the public during the day. The Royal Academy’s public art exhibitions are held on the third floor of the main building, where temporary small-scale art shows are often featured. The second-floor principal reception room is the John Madejski Fine Rooms.

Burlington House

Must-visit reason: One of London’s most popular buildings

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Greater London [Greater London]

City where the attraction is located: London [London]