Holiday workshops

Discover our range of school holidays workshops, bringing all areas of science to life.

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During school holidays we run a range of exciting hands-on workshops, bringing to life all areas of science – including mathematics, computing and engineering. All workshops take place in our building in the heart of London.

Workshops in the L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre offer students the chance to be a laboratory scientist for the day and make explosive bath bombs, investigate forensic science, explore the chemistry of colour and more. Workshops curated by the Ri Masterclass team are led by experts from across industry and academia. Students can design and build a crash-resistant car, create mathematical art, or even build a giant structure from engineered newspaper rods.

Ri Young Members get 20% off workshop prices - one of just many exciting benefits! Find out more now.

Our summer programme was previously advertised as 'Ri Summer Schools'. This programme is now 'holiday workshops', but features the same activities you know and love, as well as lots of new exciting sessions.

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Upcoming workshops

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Past events

The Royal Institution is closed 19 March

The Ri is closed this week on Tuesday 19 March.