The Blue Plaque Scheme was born following a suggestion in Parliament in 1866. After its creation by the RSA English Heritage took it over in 1986. Read more about our involvement in the blue plaques here.
The Benjamin Franklin Room at RSA House was used as the Repository or Model Room until the mid-19th century. During this time it exhibited the Society's collection of art, textiles, and machines. It is now one of our most popular event spaces.
The RSA's Archive Room was originally occupied by Archive B, one of our archive's strongrooms. As part of the 2018 redevelopment, it was redesigned as an extension of the RSA's Coffee House. Take the RSA House Blue Plaque tour.
The RSA Trustee Board are responsible for ensuring that the charitable objectives of the society are carried out and that the organisation is run in an appropriate, legal way.
Muse at RSA House is the latest initiative to make RSA House a place for people to convene, share ideas, and debate what a better future for everybody could be.