Michael Faraday at the Royal Institution

Michael Faraday (1791–1867) was a pioneering scientist whose discoveries in electromagnetism and electrochemistry transformed our understanding of physics and chemistry.

Faraday's famous lectures at the Royal Institution made science accessible to all, and his legacy continues to inspire innovation today. Find out more about Faraday and his work. 

Blogs and stories about Faraday

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Michael Faraday lecturing in the Ri Theatre

Michael Faraday's history

Michael Faraday's correspondence Michael Faraday's research and work Sarah Faraday (1800–1879) Michael Faraday's Magnetic Laboratory A tour of Faraday's London
Michael Faraday (1791-1867)

Iconic objects

We still have several objects that Michael Faraday used for his groundbreaking experiments, in the Faraday Museum. See all our iconic objects here. 

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