Visit RSA House as part of Open House Festival - RSA

Open House Festival 2024 at RSA House

At the House

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RSA House

  • Heritage

We're welcoming Open House Festival visitors through our doors for another year.

There's no need to book a ticket. Simply drop in on Sunday 15 September 2024 and explore our rich history and unique building.

What to expect on the day

11:00 - Doors open

12:00 - 16:00 - House tours on the hour starting in reception

14:00 - Screening of a past RSA event in the Durham Street Auditorium

16:00 - Last entry

Each of our amazing rooms at RSA House will also be home to different activities during Open House 2024. Here's a teaser of what you can expect:

  • Join the archive team in The Great Room and explore 270 years of our history.
  • Learn about our Fellowship and uncover your ancestry in The Benjamin Franklin Room.
  • Enjoy a unique art exhibition accompanied by live music in The Vaults.

There will also be opportunities to learn about our social innovation work, meet our events team and explore our library. And, have your phones at the ready to follow the RSA House Blue Plaque tour and reveal more about our heritage.

The Coffee House will be open throughout the day where visitors can purchase light refreshments including a special hot and cold drinks offer to celebrate our 270th birthday.

Open House schedule and tour

See the full itinerary and follow a walking tour by downloading your own guide to the day.

More upcoming At the House events

  • Festive gathering

    At the House

    Muse at RSA House

    Start the holiday season right with us at RSA House.

  • Wine Tasting with Domaine of the Bee

    At the House

    RSA House

    Join us for an evening of wine tasting within the walls of RSA House. We'll be joined by Master of Wine Justin Howard-Sneyd from Domaine of the Bee.

  • Sculpt your festive decorations

    At the House

    The Coffee House

    Come along and create your special festive decoration to take home.

Related RSA events anyone can attend

  • Unlocking civic voice

    Public talks

    RSA House and Online

    Join our expert panel to hear impactful insights and experiences from community-led projects. Discover how these initiatives have empowered citizens to speak up for their communities and shape their shared future.

  • The cost of workplace ageism

    Public talks

    RSA House and online

    How can tackling workplace ageism boost our economy? Our expert panel will explore how addressing ageism in the workplace could boost the UK’s economy by £9 billion annually - an essential move for the country's future prosperity.

Explore RSA House

  • Venue hire at RSA House

    A Georgian townhouse providing an inspiring venue for any occasion. RSA House seamlessly combines original period architecture with modern design and technology to create a truly memorable backdrop for any event.

  • The Coffee House & library

    As well as being a place to eat and drink, The Coffee House is also place to work, collaborate and meet RSA Fellows.

  • Contact us

    Interested in holding your event at RSA House? Our team will be in touch within 24 hours of your enquiry.