Home | The Royal Institution: Science Lives Here

Our 2020 Christmas Lecturers are Chris Jackson, Helen Czerski and Tara Shine
Find out more
Make your home a science lab with our at-home science activities for children aged 4-11
Find out more
Science for the entire family, watch past CHRISTMAS LECTURES for free
Find out more
Discover the work of Kathleen Lonsdale in letters from our archive
Find out more
Help us find the missing CHRISTMAS LECTURES
Find out more

Upcoming Events

View all events

Public

Computation and the fundamental theory of physics
03.11.2020
Public

How can climate models help us respond to climate change?
05.11.2020
Public

X + Y: A mathematician's manifesto for rethinking gender
10.11.2020
Public

The pattern seekers
26.11.2020

Our building is closed and face to face events remain suspended, but we're live-streaming new talks every Tuesday and have plenty more to enjoy online. More information

Announcement of employment consultancy

empty royal institution lecture theatre

We are sorry to announce that we are consulting with everyone at the Ri, on measures to reduce our staff costs.

Latest from the blog

Happy 200th birthday, John Tyndall!

cartoon of Tyndall lecturing in the Ri lecture theatre with apparatus scattered around him on the desk and hundreds of people watching him

A crash course in #SciComm: my experience as the Ri’s digital intern

Membership

Membership is open to anyone from all ages and backgrounds. Join today and experience the wonders of science.
Find out more
Venue hire

Host your next event at the Royal Institution. Our historic spaces are ideal for up to 400 guests.
Find out more
Find us

Our building and events are currently closed to the public.
Find out more
Twitter
- Except maybe this one, this one bested us 👿 https://t.co/JypAcR2fYw
  29.10.2020
- No pumpkins are safe in the prep room 😈 To make this one explode @danplane mixed calcium carbide (CaC2) with water… https://t.co/gyAjACwGMW
  29.10.2020

Become a member

Benefit from free and better than half-price tickets, special offers and access to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES ticket ballot.

Join todayGo