Light: a colourful history
Free exhibition showcasing the collections of the Royal Society.
This new exhibition takes you on a colourful journey into the nature of light. It explores groundbreaking experiments in optical science, drawing on the archives and library of the Royal Society's collection, and highlights how these discoveries have shaped our everyday lives.
Attending the event
- The exhibition is open between Monday to Friday 10.00-17.00 (last entry 16.30) until 20 June 2025
- The exhibition is free to visit
- Up to five people per visit
- Travel and accessibility information
- For any enquiries or group visits, please email library@royalsociety.org