Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Bath, Somerset and Bristol
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This historic Bath institution offers fascinating exhibitions exploring science, literature and local heritage in elegant Georgian surroundings perfect for curious young minds.
What's nearby
- Queen Square next door
- The Bath & County Club next door
- The Francis Hotel Bath next door
- Bath Academy next door
- The Jane Austen Centre next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Worlds Apart - Rare early photographs of China and Bath A beautifully curated exhibition that draws fascinating connections between early photographs of Bath and China. The images are atmospheric, historically rich, and surprisingly moving. BRLSI has created a thoughtful, intimate show that rewards slow looking and reflection. Highly recommended for anyone interested in photography, history, or Bath’s cultural life.
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We spent 2.5 hours at Brilliantly Engineered recently, our first ever visit to BRLSI, and it was wonderful! Thank you so much for this fantastic event. My 2 and 4 year old children were enthralled by many activities, everyone was so lovely and friendly, we felt so welcome, and will be sure to visit at the next opportunity. The quieter room was really appreciated, as was being able to picnic comfortably in the foyer. Congratulations on a brilliant event, and thank you so much! We'll definitely be back in the autumn for the science festival weekend.
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We hired the Elwin room for a 60th birthday party this weekend 7th Feb. The team at the BRLSI were great in helping to make sure all was remembered to set the room up for a great night. We had 80 guests, with so many of them commenting how lovely it was to be in such a grand building with beautiful Georgian features. I highly recommend the space, plenty of room for dancing, seating and great socialising - just like the Georgians I guess! There's no bar facility, so it was BYO (Bring Your Own). We hired in some live music and had a night that will live in the memory for many years to come. Thanks to your team again!
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Whilst the exhibit itself is excellent and informative, I’d like to give a special shoutout to Chris who gave additional information and discussion about the history of the building and surrounding area with much enthusiasm. It is always great to hear people speak passionately about a subject and Chris is exactly that. Also, it houses a 4.1 billion year old meteor fragment for a healthy dose of existential wonder.
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At a glance
- Address
- 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (107 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 5+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Bath