The main part of this building is the Faraday Museum. It illustrates the contributions and inventions of the great Michael Faraday along with other scientists who worked at the Royal Institution. In display are Faraday's egg, coils used by him for his invention on electromagnetism, his lab behind the glass doors, the spectacles worn by him in the lab and many more. It's a shame that this is open only during weekdays but it's totally worth a visit. Do check out the theatre in the first floor where the Christmas lectures happen.

I've always wanted to visit the Royal Institution, ever since I watched the Christmas Lectures as a kid, 40+ years ago... It doesn't disappoint! You'll see equipment used by many famous scientists to demonstrate their discoveries, plus there is the impressive library. Loved it!

Brilliant place to run a conference or an event / client meeting. So amazing to be able to use such a space. I’m not sure people realise all the history so it would be great if the events team always offered an intro to the history and purpose. Great place. Great facilities. Great location. Great staff. 👍

An incredible site where science is led. Has a small museum but also holds many contributions to science that have shaped history.

Faraday's original workshop is available to visit free of charge, plus a thesaurus of other historical scientific items, people that hang around fancy a stimulating conversation or two, what's there to think about just visit. Better book on advance if you re planning to attend one of the talks

I have no idea why it has taken me so long to realise that I can just go here, rather than watching their lectures and demonstrations online. This really is the home of science, and the live experiments make the most complex concepts accessible to all. Such a diverse range of attendance, I thoroughly recommend booking if you are in London and have time!

Amazing experience, very educational but simultaneously entertaining. Would thoroughly recommend and we will definitely be back!

Great venue! Had a fantastic evening with Steppes Travel, New York Times and How to Academy for the War on Plastics event. #refusetouse

Charity for the promotion of science I the UK. Home of the Christmas lectures. Beautiful building.

This is a truly magical place, which I think really captures the whole essence of the British way of doing science. It was opened in 1799 with the explicit intention of displaying science to the public. It went on soon after to give the world electricity as a form of usable energy. Many of Faraday's equipment including the world's first generating coil are there for all to see. Incredible stuff. I go there often just to get a jolt of inspiration.

I fell in love with this place ( maybe the Christmas atmosphere in the area helped as well). It's very central , nested nearby the beautiful haute couture shops. The building is very spacious , interesting and pleasant. This is a great educational centre and I can't wait to follow and return for more events. This was our first visit attending the lecture of Dr. Kark Kruszelnicki ( seeing in the picture signing his books) If you are interested or have a child interested in science make sure you have this place on your radar.

One of my favourite places to visit, so much so I got engaged here! Founded in 1799, the Royal Institution is incredibly important building historically, with 10 chemical elements discovered in the building, as well as a dozen Noble prizes awarded to scientists for work carried out here. It's also the reason why Albermarle Street became the first one-way street in London, due to the chaos caused by the large number of coaches trying to get to the building to hear the talks! It has a small, free, museum in the basement linked to these discoveries, as well as Michael Faraday's actual laboratory (behind glass). There's also a cafe. The Ri holds numerous talks from world leading scientists in the fabulous Faraday Lecture theatre. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in scientific discovery.

Gorgeous historic building and great collection 👌🏻

Famous for the 'Christmas Lectures' and Michael Faraday. Housed in an elegant historic building in the heart of Mayfair with masses of history for bringing science to ordinary people. If this is your thing, then this is the place you need to be.

Beautiful decor

A beautiful old building used to share the wonder of maths for children. A nice calm place to chill for parents whilst their kids attend the lectures. Unlike other 200+ aged buildings, this one is well maintained and clean. Pay it a visit to see artifacts from some of the pioneers in science and maths

I visited RI for workshop organized by partners. The place is amazing. It has great atmosphere. Only during the second visit I learned about the lectures they organize also for kids and their YT channel. I can definitely recommend to visit in person and as well to check their on-line content.

An inspirational setting for a school visit. Amazing

We went for an evening lecture which was superb. Be warned though, there is very little leg space for the seats.

As a student of physics in high school, I spent a lot of time mugging formulas like the Faraday hand rule. I had a poor appreciation for the history behind this discovery. Faraday was a self taught experimentalist and although lacking a formal education in math, he discovered the fundamental properties of electricity and magnetism. It is fair to say that without him and Maxwell, our lives would be spent toiling in the field tilling the land. An inspiration to people anywhere who seek truth and are curious by nature.

Quiet and deserted during middays. Free admissions. Faraday Museum a bit too small for my taste - number of exhibited items is paltry compared to some other science museums I've been in. Looks like a cool place to do scientific research in or have a field trip.

(Translated by Google) Wow. It is indescribable. (Original) Uau. É i indescritível.

Wonderful space, friendly and helpful people abound. Interesting and engaging displays Great performance/lecture on Circus skills by Dr Ken

Not quite as interesting as I'd hoped.

Came here for a lecture on Particle Physics and I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who helped me find my way to the lecture hall. The building is beautiful and very interesting. I will most likely be attending several more lectures here! The physicist who lectured there also happily helped me and recommended me another physicist who could help a friend and I's Fusion research project!

A. Ma. Zing. We've been here many times now as my daughter is a member and we love each trip. This talk was riveting for each of our group, Kevin kept us all entertained and enthralled. The podcast is a fantastic listen too and will worth it. We can't wait to visit again.

So amazing place! You could learn different aspects of science.

It is an excellent museum! Free entrance, garderobe, refreshment rooms, documents and experimental devices of famous scientists make our visit unforgottable. I beleive, it is the best place in London to learn about history of physics, more over rest a few hours after the overcrowded streets, shops and other silly tourist attractions. There are coffe room and many other comfortable place to sit and thinking about the development of human kind.

Small but very interesting museum. Talks and workshops are excellent. Unfortunately cafe closed when we visited.

Wonderful place and the lectures are fantastic for both adults and younger people.

Outstanding. The architecture, atmosphere and history alone are impressive. The lectures are inspiring.. a must for Science and Education lovers.

Brilliant conference location with a simply iconic lecture theatre

Dissorganised venue with shortage of staff and agency staff being overloaded and mistreated for management during events.

Historic building where the likes of Edison were based and in modern times scientists like Brian Cox is based. Modernised in parts to make a functional interesting building with a museum and café

One of the most important places for science announcements since 1799. Cavendish, Faraday, Brag were iconic figures active in this multi century hall of science.

Beautiful building to visit. So steeped in scientific history. Easy to get to. Immaculately kept inside matching its beautiful facade. So pleased to be a member.

Royal Institution is a house of science. All the history aside, their lectures help people understand scientific topics and latest advancement. They are definitely on the 'popular' side of spectrum, so it is important to set the right expectations. There is also a nice Museum of scientific instruments with an interactive web app to complement a visit.

This is heaven. So many scientific lectures on so many interesting topics. Make sure you buy tickets early as they sell out quickly. When you are there, check out the Faraday museum, it is a fascinating bit of history.

Lovely place with lots of wonderful science history but they need to sort out the heating! Had a whole day meeting at the venue and it was so so cold... Even with our jackets and hats on, it was still super cold!

Great! Such an historic venue and still making history. I've always enjoyed the lectures here. Looking forward to the next time already. Thanks. 👍🙂

Lovely building and theatre style room for the event. Great science experience combining fun and learning.

Fascinating look back at how some of the UK's pre-eminent scientists. Definitely worth a visit

Absolutely fascinating.

Fascinating to visit with the atmosphere of a calm oasis

Historic building and lecture theatre. Great talks and events, particularly the family fun days

Great place, very historical.

Excellent, brilliant, awesome organisation.

Best lecture theatre Ive been to

Beautiful historic place

Lovely history and beautiful rooms

Great lectures

One of the less well known museums in London. There's a small but interesting collection of scientific displays in the basement that's definitely worth a look if you're in the area.

Always interesting and thought provoking exhibitions. Gorgeous building and lovely place to meet friends to eat and drink

Wonderful lecture by Bobby Seagull.

Great place for meetings

If you have an interest in science, the small museum in the basement is a gem. Many important artifacts.

(Translated by Google) Science museum with laboratory-type research gadgets. Interesting. (Original) Museo de ciencias con artilujios de investigación tipo laboratorio. Interesante.

Steeped in history and home to the Christmas Lectures. Fascinating and a must for any science nerd.

Keep an eye out for events in this iconic & capitulating building. In the charming location of Mayfair, it still finds itself on a relatively quiet street in an incredibly central location.

Amazing lecture. All three of us loved it. Can't wait to come again.

Iconic Temple of Science and Critical Thinking. Never have I been disappointed there, nor should I think anyone would ever be! If you can catch a lecture or an event in the place where Faraday and many others changed the world, don't pass it by - you'd come out enlightened, one way or another.

Our children attended a learning experience, thoroughly enjoyed. Helpful pleasant team work here. Makes science feel interesting, fun and accessible. We will go again. We wondered if the team would consider outreach events beyond London?

Great place n interesting topics Better go earlier as there is also a museum and much more

Faraday Museum and library are fascinating. They do school visits and seminars too which is good. However, I did my school work experience there many years ago, and they split me off and put me on the reception desk/admin. duties instead of with the scientists like they did the boys even though I was a science A-grader too. And then they wonder why fewer girls go into STEM. Hope things have come along. That was about 20 years ago to be fair.

Great place for kids to learn about science. Lectures really good too.

Good lectures innit

Very nice

Making shampoo is so fun!!!

Great venue to film

Great venue, great speakers, wonderful staff. What more can you ask for.

Food for your brain, if you want to learn, you are curious and you like science, this is the place...and no exams!

Did know what it was

Loved the discussion on inventors and what inspires them. Looking forward to attending future discussions.

Open to the public. Lovely cafe and the Faraday museum

Quirky

Fascinating for children and adults

Brilliant place, there home of science in London. Lots going on there, check it out!

(Translated by Google) Great classic institute with famous auditorium. Great place to lecture. (Original) Flott klassisk institutt med berømt auditorium. Flott sted å forelese.

Interesting place

Great venue for a conference or educational event.

Family fun day a rip off. Some bloke called Bobby seagull talking about himself for half an hour, and second rate exhibits.

Great family day for kids