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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

About

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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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 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00*
SundayClosed*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Events

Thursday, 7th March 2024 - Thursday, 28th March 2024

A publicity poster for the Curious Minds Festival, BathCurious Minds FestivalThis brand new Bath festival features over 30 book talks, live performances, film screenings, writing workshops and walking tours.
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Saturday, 23rd March 2024 - Saturday, 12th October 2024

World Revealed poster'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.
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Wednesday, 27th March 2024 - Wednesday, 27th March 2024

Cuban Missile CrisisMax Hastings – The Cuban Missile Crisis at BRLSILegendary journalist Sir Max Hastings comes to BRLSI to discuss his latest book on the Cuban Missile Crisis and what relevance this key event in history holds for the world of today.
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Thursday, 28th March 2024 - Thursday, 28th March 2024

Mountains in the ArcticClimate change in the Arctic - Dr Philippe Blondel at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSIDrawing on his own research and field work in marine acoustics, Dr Philippe Blondel will present the challenges faced by Arctic marine environments, from climate change to human impacts, including melting glaciers, shrinking ice cover, increasing shipping and declining biodiversity.
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Saturday, 30th March 2024 - Saturday, 30th March 2024

Bath 1850s walkNow and then: Bath in the 1850s vs today - Free walk with the BRLSIThis free walk is one of the events to mark the Bicentenary of Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution and the 90th Anniversary of The Mayor of Bath's Honorary Guides.
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Wednesday, 3rd April 2024 - Wednesday, 3rd April 2024

A collage of images showing pollutants in Bath over the yearsBath, Pollution & the Environment - Stuart Burroughs at BRLSIStuart Burroughs is the director of the Museum of Bath at Work. This talk is a combined event with the museum, in conjunction with its new exhibition "Costing the Earth," which looks at the different types of subtle changes that have shaped our lives.
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Wednesday, 3rd April 2024 - Wednesday, 3rd April 2024

A black and white image of William HerschelIntroduction to John Herschel - Emily Winterburn at BRLSIEmily Winterburn is one of the authors for the forthcoming Cambridge Companion to John Herschel. She is also the author of a biography of John's aunt, Caroline Herschel (The Quiet Revolution of Caroline Herschel, 2017) and completed her PhD on the Herschel family in 2011.
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Monday, 8th April 2024 - Monday, 8th April 2024

Benin Brass Bristol SlaveryBenin, Brass, Bristol & Slavery at the BRLSIJoin Tony Coverdale of the Saltford Brass Mill Project as he explores the history of the brass trade and its close ties to slavery.
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Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 - Tuesday, 23rd April 2024

anime nere (black souls)Donne di Mafia Film Festival: Anime Nere (Black Souls) + Stay Behind (Short Film)In this mini film festival, the first event is a double bill, kicking off with 'Stay Behind' a short film by Federica Schiavello and followed with Anime Nere (Black Souls) by Francesco Munzi
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Wednesday, 24th April 2024 - Wednesday, 24th April 2024

Burning Hearts Film stillDonne di Mafia Film Festival: Burning Hearts at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSIDirector Pippo Mezzapesa's Burning Hearts comes courtesy of the Mini Film Festival at BRLSI this spring.
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Wednesday, 24th April 2024 - Wednesday, 24th April 2024

Donne di Mafia Film Festival: Nevia Film screeningDonne di Mafia Film Festival: Nevia Film screeningThis is Nevia, the final of three films being shown as part of the Mini Film Festival at BRLSI (23 & 24 April).
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Map & Directions

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

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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