Since its foundation in 1768, the Royal Academy has provided a voice for art and artists.

250 years on, its mission and relevance continue to flourish. To mark its special birthday the RA is publishing this exclusive box of 250 postcards, celebrating its history and archives through to the present day, and reflecting the creativity and artistic output of generations of Royal Academicians.

This kaleidoscopic RA 250 postcard box reflects the many aspects of the Royal Academy, telling its story through ground breaking exhibition posters, artworks by Academicians and archive items such as J.M.W. Turner's watercolour test paper and a hand-coloured etching of a ‘Prismatic’.