In-person Talks and shows This talk will make you a scientist (family) Sat 25 Apr 2026 An interactive talk with scientist Sheila Kanani, exploring inspiring scientists from history with plenty of hands on demos. This talk will make you a scientist (family) Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Animal Dissection Live Sat 11 Apr 2026 Get a fascinating look at animal biology with a live dissection of an animal as part of a full afternoon of wonder for all ages. Animal Dissection Live Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows A journey into consciousness Sat 21 Mar 2026 Join award-winning science journalist Michael Pollan to explore the mystery of consciousness, with a discussion of the mind with A journey into consciousness Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world Fri 30 Jan 2026 Mathematician and Healthcare Engineer Becky Shipley explains how mathematical modelling is driving innovation in the NHS and Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world Book now
In-person Talks and shows Supercharged: The future of energy materials Sat 03 Oct 2026 Saiful Islam explores the latest in new battery and solar materials, how this is impacting energy solutions, and what has Supercharged: The future of energy materials Book now
In-person Talks and shows WiFi Wars Debug XXI Fri 06 Mar 2026 WiFi Wars is back with their sell-out Debug show. Grab a phone and join in the interactive fun. WiFi Wars Debug XXI Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Discovering what exoplanets are made from Fri 27 Feb 2026 Astrophysicist Jonathan Tennyson explores how improvements in spectroscopy are changing our understanding of exoplanets. Discourse: Discovering what exoplanets are made from Book now
In-person Family Fun Day Family Fun Day: Spectacular Space! - SOLD OUT Sat 28 Mar 2026 Join us for a fun day of activities all about space! Family Fun Day: Spectacular Space! - SOLD OUT Book now
In-person Talks and shows Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control Sun 10 May 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026 The Ri is proud to host a radical new science performance blending neuroscience, mycology, sound, behaviour and music. Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control Book now
In-person Talks and shows No Such Thing As A Fish: Live Podcast Recording Sat 20 Dec 2025 The award-winning podcast bring their unique mix of incredible and hilarious facts to the Royal Institution for a special live No Such Thing As A Fish: Live Podcast Recording Book now
