Iconic objects from the Ri collection

Explore iconic objects and original apparatus from the Ri Collection, including key items from the amazing individuals who have researched, lectured and lived at the Ri. 

Michael Faraday's original basement laboratory in the Royal Institution
Credit: Paul Wilkinson

Dive in to the history of the Ri

Founded in 1799, the Ri has been home to many scientific discoveries that have changed the world. From the first ever electric transformer made by Michael Faraday, to John Tyndall's radiant heat apparatus that discovered the greenhouse effect, the iconic objects from the Ri collection take us back on a journey through science. 

Iconic objects from the Ri collection