6 Burlington Gardens

6 Burlington Gardens is a historic Grade II*-listed building located in Mayfair, London. Originally designed by Sir James Pennethorne between 1867 and 1870 as the headquarters for the University of London, it has served various purposes over the years, including housing the Civil Service Commission and the Museum of Mankind. The building is notable for its Italianate architecture and has hosted significant exhibitions from the British Museum's ethnography collection. Currently, it is part of the Royal Academy of Arts, which has redeveloped the space to include a lecture hall and a sculpture court, celebrating its rich history while contributing to the cultural landscape of London.