What's on
Browse our in-person and online events, including our Monday night lectures, regional events and teacher CPD sessions. You can also watch a selection of our past talks.
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The Endurance Photographs
This exhibition brings together a selection of Hurley’s photographs from the 1914 Endurance expedition.
Lessons from the ice: what it means to be a scientist in 2026
Dr Heïdi Sevestre explores bold science, resilience, and the urgent responsibility of scientists today to engage, communicate, and inspire collective climate action.
Monday night lecture supper - 1 June
Stay for supper at the Society on 1 June after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
BS 8848 Compliance workshop
Learn how to use BS 8848 to evaluate existing safety management procedures against the national standard on this half-day online workshop.
An evening with Maggie O'Farrell
Hosted by Waterstones, we're thrilled to welcome bestselling author Maggie O'Farrell to celebrate the publication of her new novel 'Land'.
The rebirth of Cornish mining: a white-gold rush for Britain's green future
An exploration of the relationship between lithium and Cornwall through ethnography, intersection of literatures concerning place-making, marginality, and critical geopolitics.
The Innerview: an evening of ocean exploration
Join us for an extraordinary evening of ocean exploration, storytelling and discovery.
The path more travelled
How old are our footpaths? Where do they lead? What are their stories? Why do they matter more than ever before? Join author Nicholas Crane for a coast-to-coast hike, from the Cairngorms to Cornwall, in search of the internet of feet.
The Great Exhibition Road Festival
Join our neighbours to celebrate science and the arts! Expect a weekend packed with free exciting events for all ages: from hands-on workshops and inspiring talks to immersive performances and art installations.
The London map fair 2026
The world's oldest and largest specialist antique map fair: 35 leading international map dealers selling original antique maps and atlases.
Tour of Drake's Island
This guided tour explores the rich military history as a fortress, covering tunnels, forts and views.
Annual General Meeting 2026
Our AGM is an opportunity to learn about the Society’s achievements over the past year and goals for the future, as well as to elect new Council members.