Our current opening hours are outlined below, but please note that they are subject to change at short notice so please check our website for the latest information before you travel.
Whilst wearing a face covering is no longer mandatory, and we do not enforce face coverings for our visitors or our team, visitors are welcome to wear them if they feel more comfortable. Please do not visit if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms.
Read how we are keeping our visitors safe
Foyle Reading Room
The Foyle Reading Room is open Monday to Friday. If you are planning a research visit, booking is required.
The opening times are Monday to Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm, and 2.00pm - 5.00pm (6.30pm when there is a Monday night lecture).
To make an appointment please email enquiries@rgs.org
Members’ Room
The Members’ Room is open by pre-booked appointment only.
The opening times are: Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 5.00pm.
Tea and coffee are available in the Members’ Room.
To make an appointment to use the Members’ Room, please email Reception foh@rgs.org
Exhibition Pavilion
The Exhibition Pavilion is open for drop ins, you do not need to pre-book.
The opening times are: Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 5.00pm.
The Pavilion is closed on weekends except when certain exhibitions are on.
Browse London-based exhibitions
Tea Room
The Tea Room is open to Fellows and Members for lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Monday night lectures
Pre-booking is required for all Monday night lectures.
Please wear a mask while walking around the Society and while seated in the Ondaatje Theatre (unless exempt).
We will continue to live stream all of the Monday night lectures so you can watch them from wherever you are.
Browse Monday night lectures
Other events
Our events, conference and training programme is a mixture of in person, online and hybrid events. Please see individual event listings for information about particular events.
To attend any event in person, you will need to have a pre-booked ticket.
Please wear a mask while walking around the Society and while seated in the event space (unless exempt).
Accessibility at the Society
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Wheelchair spaces and an induction loop are available in the Ondaatje Theatre.
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Personal assistants or carers can usually be accommodated at events (please let the event organiser know in advance).
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Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
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An accessible toilet is available.
Please contact us in advance of visiting if you have any queries about the Society's facilities.
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