The Royal Institution

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together. Anyone can become a member of the Ri. Become part of a community of like-minded individuals who share the Ri's mission and get discounts on a range of events and activities!

Accessibility

Our theatre is on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift. The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free. There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users. 

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please let us know by email and we will be more than happy to help. Email: events@ri.ac.uk

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.

 

Upcoming (33)

Our accidental universe primary image

Our accidental universe

Thursday at 19:00

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM GMT

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Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed, Apr 3, 11:00 AM

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Kitchen science (matinee) primary image

Kitchen science (matinee)

Wed, Apr 3, 2:00 PM

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Kitchen science (evening) primary image

Kitchen science (evening)

Wed, Apr 3, 6:00 PM

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Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18) primary image

Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Our accidental universe primary image

Our accidental universe

Thursday at 19:00

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM GMT

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Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed, Apr 3, 11:00 AM

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Kitchen science (matinee) primary image

Kitchen science (matinee)

Wed, Apr 3, 2:00 PM

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Kitchen science (evening) primary image

Kitchen science (evening)

Wed, Apr 3, 6:00 PM

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Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18) primary image

Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Past (2.0K)

The evolution of free will primary image

The evolution of free will

yesterday at 19:00

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Interstellar tours primary image

Interstellar tours

Sat, Mar 16, 7:00 PM

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Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show primary image

Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Sat, Mar 16, 2:00 PM

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For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator primary image

For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator

Fri, Mar 15, 6:00 PM

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Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet primary image

Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet

Fri, Mar 15, 10:00 AM

Free

An Islamic perspective on mental health primary image

An Islamic perspective on mental health

Wed, Mar 13, 4:00 PM GMT

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Icons of science primary image

Icons of science

Sat, Mar 9, 7:00 PM

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WiFi Wars Debug XVII primary image

WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri, Mar 8, 7:00 PM

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The balanced brain: The science of mental health primary image

The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon, Mar 4, 7:00 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM GMT

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The Big Rainbow Science Quiz primary image

The Big Rainbow Science Quiz

Fri, Feb 23, 7:00 PM

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The evolution of free will primary image

The evolution of free will

yesterday at 19:00

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Interstellar tours primary image

Interstellar tours

Sat, Mar 16, 7:00 PM

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Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show primary image

Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Sat, Mar 16, 2:00 PM

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For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator primary image

For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator

Fri, Mar 15, 6:00 PM

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Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet primary image

Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet

Fri, Mar 15, 10:00 AM

Free

An Islamic perspective on mental health primary image

An Islamic perspective on mental health

Wed, Mar 13, 4:00 PM GMT

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Icons of science primary image

Icons of science

Sat, Mar 9, 7:00 PM

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WiFi Wars Debug XVII primary image

WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri, Mar 8, 7:00 PM

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The balanced brain: The science of mental health primary image

The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon, Mar 4, 7:00 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM GMT

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The Big Rainbow Science Quiz primary image

The Big Rainbow Science Quiz

Fri, Feb 23, 7:00 PM

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The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together. Anyone can become a member of the Ri. Become part of a community of like-minded individuals who share the Ri's mission and get discounts on a range of events and activities!

Accessibility

Our theatre is on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift. The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free. There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users. 

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please let us know by email and we will be more than happy to help. Email: events@ri.ac.uk

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.

 

Events

Our accidental universe primary image

Our accidental universe

Thursday at 19:00

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM GMT

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Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed, Apr 3, 11:00 AM

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Kitchen science (matinee) primary image

Kitchen science (matinee)

Wed, Apr 3, 2:00 PM

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Kitchen science (evening) primary image

Kitchen science (evening)

Wed, Apr 3, 6:00 PM

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Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18) primary image

Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Our accidental universe primary image

Our accidental universe

Thursday at 19:00

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Theatre)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online) primary image

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff (Online)

Wed, Mar 27, 7:20 PM GMT

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Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed, Apr 3, 11:00 AM

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Kitchen science (matinee) primary image

Kitchen science (matinee)

Wed, Apr 3, 2:00 PM

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Kitchen science (evening) primary image

Kitchen science (evening)

Wed, Apr 3, 6:00 PM

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Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18) primary image

Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Making music and sound with BBC Micro:bit (ages 12–14)

Thu, Apr 4, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 7-8)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 13–15)

Fri, Apr 5, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11) primary image

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14) primary image

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to Starships (ages 12–14)

Mon, Apr 8, 11:00 AM

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The evolution of free will primary image

The evolution of free will

yesterday at 19:00

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Interstellar tours primary image

Interstellar tours

Sat, Mar 16, 7:00 PM

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Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show primary image

Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Sat, Mar 16, 2:00 PM

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For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator primary image

For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator

Fri, Mar 15, 6:00 PM

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Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet primary image

Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet

Fri, Mar 15, 10:00 AM

Free

An Islamic perspective on mental health primary image

An Islamic perspective on mental health

Wed, Mar 13, 4:00 PM GMT

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Icons of science primary image

Icons of science

Sat, Mar 9, 7:00 PM

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WiFi Wars Debug XVII primary image

WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri, Mar 8, 7:00 PM

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The balanced brain: The science of mental health primary image

The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon, Mar 4, 7:00 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM GMT

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The Big Rainbow Science Quiz primary image

The Big Rainbow Science Quiz

Fri, Feb 23, 7:00 PM

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The evolution of free will primary image

The evolution of free will

yesterday at 19:00

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Interstellar tours primary image

Interstellar tours

Sat, Mar 16, 7:00 PM

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Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show primary image

Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Sat, Mar 16, 2:00 PM

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For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator primary image

For Your Inspiration: How to be a climate innovator

Fri, Mar 15, 6:00 PM

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Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet primary image

Climate Innovation Day: How to save the planet

Fri, Mar 15, 10:00 AM

Free

An Islamic perspective on mental health primary image

An Islamic perspective on mental health

Wed, Mar 13, 4:00 PM GMT

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Icons of science primary image

Icons of science

Sat, Mar 9, 7:00 PM

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WiFi Wars Debug XVII primary image

WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri, Mar 8, 7:00 PM

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The balanced brain: The science of mental health primary image

The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon, Mar 4, 7:00 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Theatre)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM

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Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online) primary image

Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo (Online)

Thu, Feb 29, 7:20 PM GMT

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The Big Rainbow Science Quiz primary image

The Big Rainbow Science Quiz

Fri, Feb 23, 7:00 PM

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