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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.

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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.