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Hire our venue
Located in the heart of South Kensington's arts and science district, the Society is one of London’s most charming and iconic venues. Our Grade II* listed building combines unique character with modern facilities to create a perfect backdrop for your event.
The Society provides a perfect setting for events of all sizes with historic and modern spaces including a large lecture theatre and reception rooms, to smaller areas and break-out rooms for networking, interviews or group training. - Whitley Fund for Nature
For over a century, the Society has been one of London’s leading venues for a wide range of events, from conferences, lectures and meetings, to receptions, weddings and exhibitions. Our Ondaatje Lecture Theatre’s state-of-the-art AV broadcast and recording facilities enable engaging hybrid events, allowing you to share content digitally with the widest possible audiences. We offer a variety of high quality, cost-effective hire options so get in touch with our expert venue team to see how we can help.
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Large conferences
Ideal for conferences of up to 450 delegates.
![Lecture theatre style chairs facing a projector at the front of the room.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/qxqnvwd0/education-centre-20130221-ec_lr.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.2659392398492456%2C0.39180976561007136&width=348)
Small conferences
The perfect choice for up to 100 delegates.
![The Ondaatje Theatre at the Society with a screen that says welcome to the Royal Geographical Society.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/avzoizf3/ondaatje-theatre-2.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Lectures
Welcome up to 700 guests in our Ondaatje Lecture Theatre.
![A photographic exhibition displayed on white panels in a modern pavilion.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/ckqhgalm/220714_j-tye_rgs_02_earth_photo_8254.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Exhibitions
Host your next exhibition in our modern Pavilion located on the busy Exhibition Road.
![A large wooden table setup for a boardroom meeting in the Lowther Room.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/lkynalpl/20130218-lowtherroom.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Meetings
One of our four rooms could be ideal for your next meeting.
![A grand hall with white evening lighting.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/4zlolmva/main-hall-reception.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Drinks receptions
Make an impression with a reception in our grand Main Hall.
![Round dinner tables setup in the Education Centre with a floral light projection on the wall.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/oybcibhe/education-centre-dinner.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Dinners
From small intimate dinners to larger events of up to 80 guests.
![Wooden chairs setup for a wedding ceremony underneath the arch in the Main Hall.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/g5tnid4x/oxygenevents-rgs-rooms-2017-004-cropped.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Weddings
A beautiful setting to celebrate your special day.
![A woman sat at a desk working in the recording booth of a lecture theatre.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/a2cag224/rgs-recording-booth.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Hybrid events
Hybrid events can be held for any event hires in the Ondaatje Lecture Theatre, from conferences and lectures, to awards ceremonies and many more.
![Five round tables with wooden chairs and white linen setup for a dinner in the Main Hall.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/vo4flktb/main-hall-dinner-final.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Catering
Lodge offer a variety of flexible menu options to choose from.
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Enhance your event
Make your event even more special.
![People walk into the RGS at Exhibition Road. An orange welcome sign is focused in on.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/ldqhsmlq/member-tour.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5300751879699248%2C0.2972186599924145&width=348)
Virtual tours
Take a virtual walk inside our venue.
![People walking along Exhibition Road outside of the Society's entrance.](https://cdn-rgs-media-prod.azureedge.net/41nhtfvl/rgs-ibg_exhibition-road-3.jpg?height=288&rxy=0.5%2C0.5&width=348)
Frequently asked questions
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