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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN

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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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Thursday, 25th June 2026 - Thursday, 25th June 2026

GlacierThe Secret Life of Glaciers at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionJoin Dr Chris Williamson to explore the secret life of our glaciers, its uncertain future in a warming world, and what it can reveal about life throughout Earth's history.
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Friday, 26th June 2026 - Friday, 26th June 2026

village in mountain valley"Ecocivilization": making a world that works for all at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionA bold, practical vision for humanity's future.
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Monday, 29th June 2026 - Monday, 29th June 2026

seated woman readingThe poems of Sylvia Plath at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionIf you think Sylvia Plath wrote little more than The Bell Jar, an upcoming talk at BRLSI is for you.
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Wednesday, 1st July 2026 - Wednesday, 1st July 2026

historical political debateDemocracy & the Ancient Art of Working an Audience at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionDemocracy under threat is BRLSI's brand new talks programme.
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Thursday, 2nd July 2026 - Thursday, 2nd July 2026

Man spraying cropsPesticides: The Smallholder's Hidden Burden at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionRevealing the extent of acute pesticide poisoning in smallholder agriculture.
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Saturday, 4th July 2026 - Saturday, 4th July 2026

man in suitThe Only Cure: Freud Revisited at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionA new look at Freud's theories through the lens of contemporary brain science.
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Tuesday, 7th July 2026 - Tuesday, 7th July 2026

neon view of head and mindNeuroscience Approaches to Solving the Mystery of Consciousness at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionExamining a mechanism based on the way that networks in the brain interpret the patterns of information that they receive.
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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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