Royal Institution
Upcoming Events (18)
Magical Mercury (family)
Join the Royal Institution for Magical Mercury, a family-friendly science session tied to the Christmas Lectures. Engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities invite kids and adults to explore Mercury and everyday science in a lively, educational setting.
A journey into consciousness
Join a thought-provoking evening at the Royal Institution as researchers probe the science of consciousness—from brain activity to subjective experience. A rigorous, accessible dive into mind science in London.
Metamorphosis: Small flies, big changes (family)
Explore how tiny insects transform—from larva to adult—with hands-on wonder at the Royal Institution. Metamorphosis: Small flies, big changes invites families to discover insect life cycles, genetics, and surprising biology in a kid-friendly science session.
Animal Dissection Live
Experience a live animal dissection demonstration at the Royal Institution as part of the Christmas Lectures. Scientists explain anatomy and biology in an engaging, family-friendly science show inside Ri's historic halls.
The psychology of chess
An insightful Royal Institution lecture exploring how players think in chess: decision-making, memory and pattern recognition, framed by cognitive science and game psychology in a formal evening setting.
The science of cooking with Ben Ebbrell
Join Ben Ebbrell at the Royal Institution for a captivating science talk about the chemistry and physics behind cooking. Explore how heat, emulsions, and ingredients transform food, with demonstrations and explanations that make complex science approachable.
The living lab above: Science of the sky
Public science lecture at the Royal Institution exploring how the sky shapes our understanding of science—from atmospheric phenomena to space research. Part of the Living Lab series, the talk invites curious minds to glimpse how experiments illuminate the heavens in an engaging, accessible evening.
This talk will make you a scientist
An interactive family science talk at The Royal Institution in London. Kids join hands-on experiments and demonstrations that spark curiosity and creativity. Special demonstrations bring science to life in an inviting atmosphere, inspiring young minds to ask questions and explore the world around them.
The whispers of rock: Stories from the Earth
An engaging evening at the Royal Institution where scientists tell the stories of Earth's rocks, minerals and fossils through narrative demonstrations. A lively, accessible science lecture that makes geology come alive for curious adults and students.
Mathmagics! (family)
Join a family-friendly science event at the Royal Institution for Mathmagics!, a playful math-and-science program inspired by Christmas Lectures. Kids and adults explore curious ideas through demonstrations and hands-on activities in a welcoming, educational setting.
Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research
Explore what counts as understanding in AI research and how researchers validate breakthroughs at the Royal Institution. The talk examines explainability, data, and the meaning of trust when machines learn, offering a thoughtful evening for curious minds.
Smart Homes to Smart Risks: Understanding IoT Security and Privacy
Explores how smart home devices create security and privacy risks, with practical safeguards for connected homes. A concise science lecture at the Royal Institution that demystifies IoT vulnerabilities and explains what users and developers can do to protect data and networks.
Fantastic Fungi Festival (family)
Explore the magical world of fungi with hands-on activities and kid-friendly demos at the Fantastic Fungi Festival at the Royal Institution. This family-friendly science event invites curious minds to discover mushrooms, molds, and their roles in ecosystems through engaging exhibits and talks in a classic London venue.
Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning
A science lecture at the Royal Institution titled 'Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning' exploring how the brain learns, the quirks of cognition, and what a decade of neuroscience reveals about memory and intelligence.
The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour
Join a science lecture at the Royal Institution as experts explain how microbes drive fermentation and flavor in everyday foods. From sourdough to yogurt, discover the biology behind fermentation, its culinary applications, and what microbial metabolism reveals about cuisine.
Neutrinos, the Universe, and Everything
Join a public science lecture at the Royal Institution exploring neutrinos, the universe, and fundamental physics. A clear, engaging talk that connects particle physics to cosmology, ideal for curious minds and science fans in London.
Engineering health for the bottom billion
Explore how engineering and science can improve health outcomes for the bottom billion in this Royal Institution talk. The session surveys scalable innovations, biotech advances, and policy routes to deliver equitable health solutions, blending rigorous research with practical implications.
WiFi Wars Summer Spectacular 2026
An engaging science evening at the Royal Institution as WiFi Wars Summer Spectacular 2026 brings tech-inspired demonstrations and lively discussion to a historic lecture hall. A lively blend of science, tech, and showmanship suited for curious adults.