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The Ri is closed for building works from Monday 28 July to Friday 12 September (inclusive), apart from our popular Summer Holiday Workshops for children.

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Talks and shows

There's no business like snow business (family)

Sat 20 Dec 2025

Get in the Christmas spirit and explore the science of snow and ice.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

How to survive in a cartoon universe (family)

Sat 15 Nov 2025

What happens to the laws of physics in a cartoon world?

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Things scientists don't know yet (family)

Sat 08 Nov 2025

From dreaming to the end of the universe, join Peter Gallivan to explore the biggest mysteries science hasn’t solved… yet!

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In-person
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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Magic and Illusions

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about the science of magic and illusions.

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In-person
AI version of Dr Karl

Talks and shows

AI – Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Idiocy? (family)

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Dr Karl is back again, with a wild ride through different science topics

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In-person
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Talks and shows

The great alien hunt (family)

Sat 04 Oct 2025

Join astronomer Matt Bothwell for a journey for life across the Universe

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Ri Demo Team extravaganza

Sat 20 Sep 2025

The Ri's world-famous Demonstration Team and friends show off a collection of new ideas and old favourites!

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In-person
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Talks and shows

WiFi Wars Debug XX

Fri 12 Sep 2025

The interactive gaming extravaganza returns for an exclusive preview of new games and material.

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In-person
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Pride in STEM coffee morning

Sat 05 Jul 2025

Join Pride in STEM and the Ri to celebrate Pride in London and kick off the day in style!

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In-person
Fire demonstration in the Theatre of the Royal Institution

Talks and shows

How to go to space (family)

Sat 05 Jul 2025

Find out how to get to space in this action-packed show for all the family.

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