Royal Institution, Scientific society in Mayfair, City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
The Royal Institution occupies a Grade I listed building at 21 Albemarle Street, featuring lecture halls, laboratories, and research facilities across multiple floors.
Established in 1799 by British scientists including Henry Cavendish, the institution received its Royal Charter in 1800 to advance scientific education and research.
The Christmas Lectures series, initiated by Michael Faraday in 1825, continues as an annual tradition introducing scientific concepts to young audiences.
Visitors can explore the Faraday Museum within the building, which displays original laboratory equipment and significant scientific instruments from past discoveries.
Scientists at the Royal Institution discovered or isolated more than ten chemical elements, including sodium and potassium, marking fundamental advances in chemistry.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1799
Website: https://rigb.org
GPS coordinates: 51.50980,-0.14250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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