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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!

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
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Opening Times

Regular 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
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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • 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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Plan Your Visit

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Contact Details

Somerset and Bristol
BA1 2HN
England

Tel: 01225312084

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