Through historic and contemporary archive footage, the film tells the story of the Royal Academy’s illustrious 250 year history and the continuation of its important role as an independent charitable organisation hosting major exhibitions and events and providing free art education for the next generation of artists.

Our 3d visualisations alongside footage of the current site help to explain how the new space will be used and bring to life Sir David Chipperfield’s £50 million design which will be completed in 2018 for the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy.