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 (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we ...

Science changes lives, and it starts with a spark. Launching in April, the Be the Spark campaign will seek support for a range of ambitious initiatives inside and far beyond our Grade I listed ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we ...

Corporate support allows us to invest and expand our school and community programmes' reach into more areas and to maximise their impact. The Royal Institution thanks each of our corporate partners ...

As we celebrate their 200th anniversary, dive into the history of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES — from Michael Faraday to the age of video streaming. In the early 19th century, science lectures specifically ...

Venue hire Make your next event one to remember at our unique central London venue, steeped in 200 years of science history. Find out more ...