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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN

Type:Exhibition Centre

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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSI

About

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI), founded in 1824, is a place where science, literature and the arts come together to fire up imaginations and showcase amazing collections of treasures from around the world.

BRLSI is an independent charity that exists to promote a world of culture to Bath and its surrounding areas, and through the power of digital technology, the wider world. It is a non-profit organisation and provides world-class lectures for as little as £4.00 a ticket.

Not only that, BRLSI provides a community hub to a host of smaller cultural societies who use its building to meet, delivers an amazing programme of family activities, and maintains a rich geographical and ethnological collection of world renown and importance.

For further news of BRLSI's events and activities, sign up to the venue's 'Weekly What's On' newsletter at https://www.brlsi.org/whats-on-events/weeklynewsletter/. 

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Establishment Features

  • Event Venue

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Parking & Transport

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

Show Facilities

Opening Times

Opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00*
SundayClosed*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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Events

Saturday, 28th March 2026 - Saturday, 26th September 2026

poster with photographsWorlds Apart: Rare Early Photographs of China & Bath at BRLSIExplore the rare & wonderful collection of 19th century photographs in this free BRLSI exhibition.
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Monday, 20th July 2026 - Monday, 20th July 2026

Portraits of musician Liz Ikamba and poet Shagufta Iqbal with the title The Live Poetry Book ClubThe Live Poetry Book Club with Shagufta Iqbal and Liz Ikamba at BRLSIAn evening poetry book club celebrating storytellers of colour, with live performances & free books!
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Monday, 27th July 2026 - Monday, 27th July 2026

marble head After Alexander the Great – what came next? at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionIn this talk Dr Simon Elliott discusses his brand new biography of this most glamorous of the diadochi,
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Tuesday, 1st September 2026 - Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Japanese tea ceremonyTao, Zen & a cup of humanity at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionIn this talk, Julian Baggini will explain what Coffeeism is and argue that it is a philosophy for everyday life, a religion of the here and now that requires no gods or anything supernatural.
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Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 - Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

oil painting of LinleyElizabeth Linley: the (troubled) Nightingale of Bath at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionThe scandalous tale of a vulnerable young singer, her elopement… and what happened next
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Friday, 4th September 2026 - Friday, 4th September 2026

woman in art studioEnlarging Eduardo & other projects at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionWith an established background in ceramics and sculpture, both as a maker and educator spanning over 40 years, Alma Boyes will be discussing her ceramic and bronze work alongside her work as an enlarger at the Morris Singer Foundry
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Tuesday, 15th September 2026 - Tuesday, 15th September 2026

buildings crashing downDemocracy, liberalism, capitalism: the triad unravelling at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionAre the foundations of the Western world unravelling?
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Thursday, 17th September 2026 - Thursday, 17th September 2026

Man in top hat and frock coatStrike a light! John Walker & the friction match Mike J Pryor at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionHow a chemist from Stockton-on-Tees lit up the world with his invention – includes a short film
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Saturday, 19th September 2026 - Saturday, 19th September 2026

book on table by windowStanza 25 – an afternoon of good poetry at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionListen to the work of the Stanza 25 group of poets as they present an enjoyable & challenging afternoon of readings and presentations based on their engagement with traditional and contemporary poetry.
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Wednesday, 30th September 2026 - Wednesday, 30th September 2026

earth surrounded by missiles and threatsSir Stewart Eldon: the rules-based order at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionSir Stewart Eldon, the UK's former Permanent Representative to NATO explores how we best safeguard a rules-based international order.
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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info   Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ  

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info   Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ 

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Map and Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info   Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ  

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info   Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ 

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