Founded in 1754 by William Shipley as the
In the nineteenth century, The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of … See more

The RSA's Patron was Elizabeth II. The RSA's president is The Princess Royal (who replaced her father, The Duke of Edinburgh, in 2011), its chairman is Tim Eyles, and its chief executive since September 2021 is former … See more

Fellowship is granted to applicants "who are aligned with the RSA's vision and share in our values." Some prospective fellows are approached by the RSA and invited to join in recognition of their work; some are nominated … See more

Originally modelled on the Dublin Society for improving Husbandry, Manufacturers and other Useful Arts, the RSA, from its foundation, offered prizes through a Premium Award Scheme that continued for 100 years. … See more

In Great Britain and Ireland, the RSA offers regional activities to encourage Fellows to address local topics of interest and to connect with other Fellows in their locality. The British Regions are: London, Central, North, Scot… See more

The RSA moved to its current home in 1774. The House, situated in John Adam Street, near the Strand in central London, had been purpose-designed by the Adam Brothers (James Adam and Robert Adam) as part of t… See more