Family Fun Days are suitable for children aged 7–12, though older and younger siblings are very welcome. All children under ...

Description These liquids are the first examples of metallic gold colloids. They were made, accidentally, by Michael Faraday whilst he was mounting thin sheets of gold leaf onto microscope slides.

The Royal Institution is a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science. We've been doing it for 225 years and have an international reach, ...

During school holidays we run a range of exciting hands-on workshops, bringing to life all areas of science – including mathematics, computing and engineering. All workshops take place in our building ...

History of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES Initiated by Michael Faraday when organised education for children was scarce, the CHRISTMAS LECTURES established an exciting new way of presenting science to young ...

In 2025 we’re celebrating 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES and Ri Discourses – both landmark moments in the Ri’s rich history of engaging public audiences with science – as well as the discovery of ...

The spectacle of the Northern Lights is usually confined to the Scandinavian skies and other Northern regions. But over the past year, the phenomenon has been visible all over the UK as the Sun is ...

The Michael Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution was assessed by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) in July 2009 and was officially accredited on 20 September 2009. MLA's ...

Event type This is a theatre and livestream event for an adult audience, where the speakers and audience in our Theatre are joined by our audience online. By booking to attend events at the Royal ...

Event type This is a theatre only event where the speakers and audience are together in our Theatre. By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the ...

Art, culture and society Biology and the human body CHRISTMAS LECTURES Christmas Lectures 2022: Lecture 3/3 'Living Body' with Sue Black Professor Sue Black investigates a heist in the Ri, and reveals ...

The 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES are on BBC Four and iPlayer 29, 30 and 31 December at 9pm, and on our YouTube channel for those outside the UK. In this year’s Christmas Lectures, Dr Chris van Tulleken ...