Opening times and how to find us

Opening times

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm (excluding public holidays)

Please note there may be limited access to the building if private events are taking place. Please call ahead (020 7409 2992) of your visit to avoid disappointment.

Planned closures

6th June 2013: Whole building closed
7th June 2013: Whole building closed
11th June 2013: Whole building closed 8.00am - 3.00pm
16th - 18th Sept 2013: Whole building closed

Museum opening hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am-6.00pm

Café and Bar & Kitchen opening hours

Café:                  Monday to Friday   8.00am - 3.00pm 
Bar & Kitchen:   Monday to Friday  10.00am - 10.00pm

All Day Menu

Breakfast                     10.00am - Noon
Lunch                           Noon - 3.00pm  
Afternoon & Evening    3.00pm - 9.00pm 

How to find us

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS
+44 (0)20 7409 2992
+44 (0)20 7629 3569
ri@ri.ac.uk

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By tube

The closest tube station to the Royal Institution is Green Park on the Jubilee, Victoria and Piccadilly linesThe Royal Institution is a five minute walk from the station. Also within a ten minute walking distance is Piccadilly Circus tube station, on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines, or Oxford Circus tube station on the Victoria, Central and Bakerloo lines.

By bus

There are numerous bus stops along Piccadilly which runs along the entrance to Albemarle Street.

Bus numbers: 9, 14, 19, 22 and 38

By bicycle

There is parking for bicycles located around the corner from the Ri, on Bond Street.

By car

Travelling to the Ri by car is inadvisable as there is only limited and expensive parking available nearby. Please note that the Ri is located within the Congestion Charging zone.

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS
+44 (0)20 7409 2992
+44 (0)20 7629 3569