In-person Talks and shows Did Neanderthals hum? The musicality of early humans Mon 19 Oct 2026 From Neanderthal hums to ancient instruments: Steven Mithen explores the origins of music and its role in human evolution. Did Neanderthals hum? The musicality of early humans Book now
Blog Art, culture and society University College London and The Royal Institution, 1820s to 2020s As we partner with University College London (UCL) to help celebrate its bicentenary, we hear from Sir Richard Catlow, Professor University College London and The Royal Institution, 1820s to 2020s Read more
Blog Art, culture and society Royal Institution comments on future of Jodrell Bank Royal Institution comments on future of Jodrell Bank Read more
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows An Evening of Unnecessary Detail Sat 24 Oct 2026 They're back! Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more. An Evening of Unnecessary Detail Book now
In-person Royal Institution Youth Summit 2026 Mon 21 Sep 2026 Sixth form and college students from around the UK will learn, discuss and critically examine the topic of this year's CHRISTMAS Royal Institution Youth Summit 2026 Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 9–11) Tue 26 May 2026 Explore complex geometry by creating amazing Islamic artworks. Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 9–11) Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 12-14) Tue 26 May 2026 Explore complex geometry by creating amazing Islamic artworks. Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 12-14) Book now
Blog Art, culture and society Finding My Frequency: Autism and the Royal Institution "I am autistic, and I think I have found my tribe." Finding My Frequency: Autism and the Royal Institution Read more
Blog Art, culture and society Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction As the highly anticipated sci-fi film hits the theatres, we dive into the microbiology at the heart of its story. Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction Read more
In-person Talks and shows The science of cooking with Ben Ebbrell Sat 18 Apr 2026 Discover what's really going on when we cook food, and taste the results, with Harvard's David Weitz and Sorted Food's Ben The science of cooking with Ben Ebbrell Book now
