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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSI

16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN

Type:Exhibition Centre

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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is an educational charity dedicated to the promotion and advancement of science, literature and art. At their home in Queen Square, they offer an extensive programme of talks, discussions and exhibitions on science, the arts and current affairs, whilst maintaining an extensive collection of books, fossils and artefacts.

BRLSI's exhibitions are free of charge and their wide-ranging programme of talks are open to all at just £5/£2, giving visitors the opportunity to hear a world-class scientist or author talk about their subject.

Everyone is welcome at the BRLSI – the only “qualification” is a thirst for knowledge. Visit their exhibitions, pop along to one of their talks, or join them for their Saturday morning coffee session.

Memberships are available which entitle visitors to reduced entry prices, members-only events, access (by appointment) to the collections and a monthly newsletter.

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In town/city centre
No Smoking Attraction

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge) - Charlotte Street Pay and Display Car Park Nearby.

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Opening Times

Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:00*
Sunday	Closed*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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Events

Saturday, 23rd March 2024 - Saturday, 12th October 2024

'The World Revealed' Exhibition at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSIThis free exhibition features wonderful items donated to BRLSI over the years – although the display represents only a tiny fraction the 150,000 artefacts, specimens and books cared for in their Collection.: more info

Tuesday, 21st May 2024 - Tuesday, 21st May 2024

RNLI: 200 years of saving lives at sea at the BRLSIPrepare for the next talk in the BRLSI 200 series, delving into the remarkable events of 1824.: more info

Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 - Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

Wednesday, 29th May 2024 - Wednesday, 29th May 2024

Friday, 31st May 2024 - Friday, 31st May 2024

Friday, 7th June 2024 - Friday, 7th June 2024

Friday, 14th June 2024 - Friday, 14th June 2024

Wednesday, 19th June 2024 - Wednesday, 19th June 2024

Wednesday, 26th June 2024 - Wednesday, 26th June 2024

World Revealed Exhibition tour at the BRLSIJoin BRLSI for a free World Revealed exhibition tour!: more info

Tuesday, 28th May 2024 - Tuesday, 28th May 2024

World Heritage Bath as a Spa with Stephen Bird at the BRLSIStephen Bird, who as former head of the Council's Heritage Services transformed the presentation of the Roman Baths, brings his expert knowledge to bear on Bath's role as a spa, attracting fashionable visitors in search of health, well-being and recreation, through good times and bad.: more info

Saturday, 8th June 2024 - Saturday, 8th June 2024

John Herschel – The Last Polymath at the BRLSIJoin the BRLSI for a packed day of talks exploring the life and work of Victorian polymath, Sir John Herschel.: more info

Tuesday, 18th June 2024 - Tuesday, 18th June 2024

Shakespeare's Forgotten Sonnets - Professor Ian Gadd at the BRLSIThis talk will trace the publication history of Shakespeare's sonnets from 1609 to 1780, paying particular attention to how the 1640 edition reworked them for a new audience, and how the sonnets were 'rediscovered' at the end of the 18th century.: more info

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is on the West side of Queen Square, in the centre of Bath near Milsom St, the Circus and Royal Crescent.

Public Transport Directions

Bath Spa Train Station is approximatley a 15 minute walk.

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Map and Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is on the West side of Queen Square, in the centre of Bath near Milsom St, the Circus and Royal Crescent.