History and Archive
Founded in a coffee shop in Covent Garden in 1754, the RSA has a wealth of notable achievements and Fellows in its 250-year history. These include RSA Medals, awarded annually to international thought-leaders and innovators. Our Archive preserves historical records relating to the RSA's activities and administration and makes them available for research.
Explore the history timeline to learn more about famous Fellows and the RSA's work.
Explore the history timeline to learn more about famous Fellows and the RSA's work.
Visit the House
Our historic House is open to the public by appointment, and on Open House days.
Governance
Find out more about RSA Governance, the Trustee Board and the Impact report.
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