Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Bath, Somerset and Bristol
About Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
BRLSI is a 200 year old institution that hosts over 100 low cost talks and free exhibitions every year. We have a huge store of rare artefacts collected over the last 200 years, which allows us to create temporary exhibitions every year showing off a different part of the collection. We run a range of community events and free children's activities throughout the Summer.
Free Kids activities during the holidays
A free exhibition every Summer
See the Crocodile that used to live near Bath millions of years ago!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, Closed
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
Our Exhibitions and Children's Activities are FREE but we receive no public funding so would appreciate a donation if you visit!
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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