Explore unseen spaces not usually open to the public, including the RA Schools and our historic Fine Rooms.

Various architects, 1660

Home to the oldest geological society in the world, founded in 1807. The Society has been based at Burlington House since 1874, and now has over 12,000 members worldwide.

Robert Richardson Banks and Charles Barry, 1873

The world's oldest active biological society. Founded in 1788, the Society takes its name from the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus whose botanical, zoological and library collections have been in its keeping since 1829.

Robert Richardson Banks and Charles Barry, 1873

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) moved into Burlington House in 1874. Part of the extension to Burlington House to provide accommodation for learned societies, the building was refurbished in 2007. The RAS is the oldest astronomical society in the world and has been encouraging and promoting the study of astronomy and geophysics since 1820.

Robert Richardson Banks and Charles Barry, 1874

Join SAVE Britain's Heritage and former Westminster conservation lead Robert Ayton for a West End walking tour exploring recent developments that balance design, conservation and heritage. The walk includes new architecture in St James’s, Soho and Mayfair, starting at St James’s Church and taking in sites around Piccadilly, Pall Mall, Haymarket and Leicester Square.

The recently restored Grade II listed Marshall Street Baths were constructed in the Roman Renaissance style and feature elaborate brick and stonework, marble-lined halls and a stunning barrel vaulted roof. Features a restoration of the marble-lined swimming pool which is an exemplar of 1930s architecture.

AWS & KMB Cross, 1928

Join SAVE Britain's Heritage and Klaud Studio for a tour of Sprüth Magers gallery in Mayfair, a sensitively restored Grade II-listed townhouse by Sir Robert Taylor. Discover how its layered history was honoured and past damage repaired to create a refined, modern space for art, clients, and work.

Klaud (formerly ALA), 2018

A striking exhibition celebrating the world’s leading jazz photography, capturing the spirit, passion, and energy of artists on and off stage.

On this journey into Soho and St Giles, I want to show the different ways London’s streets are alive with love in all its varied forms. Buildings are often said to be sympathetic or out of place, in keeping or a departure from their surroundings. This tour will explore how the built environment reflects the relationships we conduct with each other.

Alfred Gilbert, 1892

Come and join us to explore this historic market and its evolution. View images of it's historic past and its part in bringing us such exotic items as tomatoes, olive oil and grapefruit. Take a photograph from the same spot to recreate Oasis's iconic What's the story? (Morning Glory) album cover. Information point and advice on exploring other Soho Open House locations and events.

Since June 2023 Underbelly Boulevard has been the permanent home for the hottest cabaret, variety, comedy and music plus an exciting new Cocktail Bar, right in the heart of Soho. Come in and let us show you around!

SODA, 2023