Visit us
We are located in South Kensington, London. The Society's main entrance is on Exhibition Road. View our opening hours and find out how to get here.
We are committed to making our venue and events welcoming and accessible to everyone. Learn more about accessibility at the Society.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
1 Kensington Gore
London
United Kingdom
SW7 2AR
Opening hours
The Society is generally closed on weekends and bank holidays. Exceptions apply when certain events or exhibitions are on.
These hours are subject to change at short notice so please check our website for the latest information before you travel.
For the safety of our staff and other visitors, please do not visit if you feel unwell or have any flu-like symptoms.
Exhibition Pavilion
Monday to Friday, 10.00am–5.00pm.
Open to all. No pre-booking required.
Open on weekends when certain exhibitions are on. Please check before visiting.
Members' Room
Monday to Friday, 10.00am–5.00pm (6.30pm when there is a Monday night lecture).
Advance booking of our meeting pods is not required but recommended (£10 per two hours).
To pre-book, email reception at foh@rgs.org
Tea Room
Monday to Friday, 12.30pm–1.45pm.
Members only. Card payments only.
Foyle Reading Room
Monday to Friday 10.00am–1.00pm and 2.00pm–5.00pm (6.00pm when there is a Monday night lecture).
If you are planning a research visit, booking is required.
To make an appointment please email enquiries@rgs.org
Plan your visit to the Foyle Reading Room.
Holiday closure
We will be closed from 24 December 2025 until 2 January 2026.
Attending an event at the Society
Monday night lectures
Our Monday night lectures are open to members only.
We also live stream all of the Monday night lectures so you can watch them from wherever you are.
Pre-booking for in-person attendance is required.
There is a pay bar before and after the lectures. Card payments only.
Other events
Our events, conference and training programme is a mixture of in person, online and hybrid events. Browse our upcoming events for details on each event.
To attend any event in person, you will need to have a pre-booked ticket.
There is often a pay bar before and after Society events. Card payments only.
How to get here
Ready to plan your visit? Find out more about how to get here by public transport, by bike or on foot, parking options, and learn more about accessibility at the Society.
Plan your journey
Find out how you can reach us via underground, bus, national rail, and other means, and learn about bike and parking facilities at the Society.
Access at the Society
We are committed to offering a welcoming and accessible environment. Learn more about how we support access and our accessible facilities.
Contact us
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