Blog Video What's on Education Families Christmas Lectures Our history About Join and support About → Heritage and Collections → Archive → Visiting → Visiting the archive Our reading room is currently closed for research access due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: Royal Institution Opening hours Our reading room is currently closed for research access due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. We are still assisting researchers through direct enquiries, for more information please email cnew@ri.ac.uk. Facilities The reading room is situated on the lower ground floor and is accessible by lift. A Wi-Fi connection is available for those wishing to work on laptops. Supports for books and magnifying glasses are available on request. Food and drink are not permitted in the reading room but refreshments are available in the café. The Ri is conveniently located by many major travel routes in London. View our location. Copying service Readers are not permitted to scan or photograph documents themselves, however you can order copies for personal research through the archive: View prices and find out more Images for publication can be found at Bridgeman Art Library and the Science Photo Library. Downloads archive terms & conditions reader appointment form Share this Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Related content Copying services Find out more Catalogues: personal collections Find out more Find us Find out more Food & drink Find out more Learn Masterclasses L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre Events for the whole family Science in schools shows Interactive games CHRISTMAS LECTURES Visit News What's on Food & drink The Faraday Museum Heritage tours Visiting the archive Find us Support Donate to the Ri Become an Ri Member Become an Ri Patron Corporate support Jobs Keep in touch Keep up to date with regular emails from the Ri Subscribe now Go © Royal Institution Facebook Twitter Youtube Tumbler Instagram Venue Hire Press Terms and conditions Privacy Policy Accessibility Contact Us