Society exhibitions represent the 'cream' of our historical collections of maps, photographs, books and documents; illustrating the interaction between peoples, cultures, places and environments across the globe.
Our exhibitions cover historical and modern themes. Highlights include 4 exhibitions, part of the Crossing Continents project based on Africa, China, the Punjab and Afghanistan.
Other exhibitions focus on Scott and Shackleton's expeditions, and an exhibition from our current artist in residence.
Crossing Continents Project: Seeing China: Community Reflections
6 August - 21 August 2008
This exhibition explores the Society's historic collection of maps and photographs of China from 1850 onwards through the personal reminiscences and collective reflections of four London based Chinese community groups.
The legacies of several centuries of contact between Britain and China provide a backdrop for contemporary issues such as global migration and identity, alongside an examination of complex shared histories.
Exhibition touring schedule:
Slots are available - please contact us if you are interested in hosting this exhibition. 
+44 (0)20 7591 3052.
Crossing Continents Project: The Punjab: Moving Journeys
9 September - 27 November 2008
This exhibition reveals the story of the 'Punjab', a region spanning India and Pakistan. With its complex history, the region's modern significance is explored by five British community groups with links to both countries.
The 'moving journeys' of successive generations of Punjabi people, both within and across borders, are explored.
Community organisations who contributed include Cartwright Hall Young Ambassadors (Bradford), the Muslim Women's Welfare Association (Ilford), the North Hertfordshire Sikh Education Council, the Satrangi Group (London), adults and elders from the UK Punjab Heritage Association and the Anglo-Sikh Heritage Trail.
Exhibition touring schedule: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG): Sept – Nov 2008
Please contact us if you are interested in hosting this exhibition +44 (0)20 7591 3052.
Crossing Continents Project:
Bombay Africans 1850 - 1910
25 September - 29 November 2007
Discover the contribution made by a group of formerly enslaved Africans to the exploration of Africa and the anti-slavery movement in the 19th century. Spanning 60 years, the exhibition charts the incredible journeys of several African men.
Integrating contemporary commentary from London-based African adult and children's groups, it provides a re-interpretation of this era using the Society's collections.
Exhibition touring schedule:
Please contact us if you are interested in hosting this exhibition +44 (0)20 7591 3052.
Crossing Continents Project: From Kabul to Kandahar: 1833-1933
Curated with the Afghan Association of London (Harrow) and Brondesbury College for Boys (Brent), this exhibition includes hundreds of rare images of the British presence in Afghanistan during the 18th century. Exhibition supported by the DfES. .
The exhibition is available for regional tours. For further details please contact: Vandana Patel (Project Coordinator)
+44 (0) 20 7591 3052/3057
crossingcontinents@rgs.org