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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- Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
Establishment Features
- Event Venue
GENERAL
- Assistive listening system: There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.
- Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- No Smoking Attraction
PARKING
- Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - Charlotte Street Pay and Display Car Park Nearby.
Show Facilities
Opening Times
| Opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
Events
Monday, 28th September 2026 - Monday, 28th September 2026
Mr B's Event with Nick Hayes at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionMr B's is thrilled to welcome award-winning writer, illustrator and land justice campaigner, Nick Hayes to Bath for his new book, The Medicine Tree.- more info
Wednesday, 30th September 2026 - Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Sir 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.- more info
Saturday, 3rd October 2026 - Saturday, 3rd October 2026
Eric Walrond: from the Harlem Renaissance to Bradford on Avon at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionDiscover the incredible journey of Eric Walrond – the man who saw the Panama Canal built, welcomed the Empire Windrush, was part of the social scene with Louis Armstrong and Josephine Baker… and lived and worked near Bath, where he continued to be an eminent literary figure.- more info
Monday, 5th October 2026 - Monday, 5th October 2026
The Road to Trafalgar at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionPart of BRLSI's Destination Trafalgar Nelson Series.- more info
Saturday, 10th October 2026 - Saturday, 10th October 2026
Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionA discussion about one of Trollope's best-loved works.- more info
Tuesday, 20th October 2026 - Tuesday, 20th October 2026
A Personal View at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionA rare opportunity to see four diverse artists come together to share their 'Personal View' in different media.- more info
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