Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore South Kensington London

Westminster

The Royal Geographical Society is a place for people who like to look closely. It sits in South Kensington, SW7, and feels built around its collections rather than around the crowd. Archive material, a striking mural and the stories behind both are what you tend to find here. The programming follows that lean. Expect tours that take you through the archive and past the decoration. It suits people who are curious about how an institution keeps its record of the world and how it chooses to show it. It is not a slick gallery opening or a party. The crowd is curious and a bit studious, the sort who read the labels and ask a question at the end.