Royal West of England Academy (RWA)

The Royal West of England Academy is Bristol's oldest art gallery, located in a Grade II* listed building. It hosts five galleries and an exhibition programme that celebrates the best of historic and contemporary British art. The academy offers a variety of activities, including art exhibitions, events, art classes, and family workshops. Visitors can enjoy the permanent collection, which includes works by artists from the Newlyn, St Ives, and Bloomsbury Schools, as well as paintings by renowned artists. The building itself is a notable example of Victorian architecture, with a stunning interior featuring coloured marble and a replica of the Parthenon Frieze