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 non-profitmaking 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.
In 2024 the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is celebrating its Bicentenary with 12 months of festivals, world-class talks, exhibitions, family fun and much, much, more!
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- In town/city centre
- No Smoking Attraction
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- 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* | |
Events
Friday, 8th November 2024 - Friday, 8th November 2024
The life & science of Lord Kelvin - Dr Peter Ford at BRLSIBRLSI is continuing its series of bicentenary talks with a look at the life of William Thomson, Lord Kelvin – one of the giants of nineteenth century physics.- more info
Friday, 15th November 2024 - Friday, 15th November 2024
How Economists Forgot the Real World (and Led Us Astray) at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSIThis talk will show how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray.- more info
Saturday, 16th November 2024 - Saturday, 16th November 2024
Sunday, 17th November 2024 - Sunday, 17th November 2024
Bath History Festival at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific InstitutionA weekend celebration of history as part of BRLSI's bicentenary programme.- more info
Monday, 18th November 2024 - Monday, 18th November 2024
Classical Music in 1824 at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSIWith a generous selection of musical excerpts, Cliff and Margaret will explore works by the great figures of the day, alongside composers who are still in the repertoire today.- more info
Tuesday, 19th November 2024 - Tuesday, 19th November 2024
John Gray & Andreas Wasmuht: the future of liberalism at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSIProfessor John Gray and Andreas Wasmuht explore the origins of liberalism, how it was instrumental to the shaping of the modern world and how it has been overturned by geopolitics and the resurgence of nationalism and religion.
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Thursday, 28th November 2024 - Sunday, 15th December 2024
BRLSI Christmas Market!Hosting local makers and designers – with stalls changing every few days, there’s always something new to see! Come into the warmth and browse to your heart’s content at the BRLSI and their Grade I listed building.- more info
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