YouTube videos
Boasting over 1.5 million subscribers, we're proud to have one of the most successful science-themed YouTube channels out there.
Every week, we upload new videos, whether they're lectures filmed in our historic theatre, or demonstrations produced here at the Ri.
You can search through hundreds of videos on physics, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience and much more!
We also have a selection of ad-free videos for children and teens. Start 'em young, right?
The CHRISTMAS LECTURES
Since 1825 when Michael Faraday started this tradition, we've been honoured to present the CHRISTMAS LECTURES to the public: a series of science talks now aimed at children and young people, but always beloved and enjoyed by adults, packed with spectacular demonstrations.
And since 1966, these lectures have inspired people all around the world through their television sets. You can now explore our archive online, featuring hundreds of hours of CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the 1960s all the way to present day, featuring beloved lecturers like David Attenborough, Carl Sagan and Hannah Fry.
Podcast
The Ri Podcast combines our most popular talks (adapted for an audio-only experience) and exclusive conversations with leading researchers and science communicators.
Find us on Spotify, or listen from your favourite browser.
Blog
We share medium-form articles (around 4-5 minute reads on average) covering fascinating science topics, insights into our rich heritage in the history of science, and more.
Visit our free museum
In our Faraday Museum you can explore over 200 years of history-making science. Across three floors, you will see the original objects that permanently altered the course of history - like the world's first electric motor, the miner's safety lamp, or the first double-walled insulated flask (aka the Thermos).
Learn all about the 10 chemical elements from the periodic table that were discovered or isolated at the Ri, and don't miss Michael Faraday's magnetic laboratory, displayed as it was in the 1850s.
Entry is always free. Check our website for opening times and planned closures
Our public talks
Since we opened our doors in 1799, we have been running a programme of inspiring science talks, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds.
As an independent charity, income from the tickets for these talks is a vital fundraising source that keeps us going. We work hard to keep our ticket prices as low as possible, but we understand the cost is not accessible for everybody.
Here are some ways you can access free/discounted tickets for Ri talks:
- NHS staff, teachers, charity workers and others get free tickets through our partners Tickets For Good
- Discounted concession tickets are available to those aged 66+, 16 and under, full-time students, and anyone who is unwaged in receipt of Universal Credit, or registered disabled. You can find concession tickets as an option on all event pages
- Tickets for our livestream (online) talks start with a £5 minimum donation to cover the running costs. If you could use the support and need a free livestream ticket, simply email us at events@ri.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.
Resources for teachers
We appreciate the crucial work educators do to inspire the scientific minds of tomorrow. Here are some opportunities and resources for science teachers:
- Teachers can nominate students for Ri Masterclasses: hands-on workshops exploring mathematics, computer science and engineering. These workshops are free. Find out more about Masterclasses
- To explore Ri Masterclasses topics in the classroom and at home, check out our free teaching resources
- We have a selection of engaging try-at-home videos for younger children. Explore the ExpeRimental series here
- Our Science In Schools grant bring the Ri to your doorstep, with a visit worth over £800 including several science shows and CPD training for teachers. All absolutely free! Find out more about grants
