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The Society is home to one of the world’s finest geographical Collections with over two million items, including maps, photographs, books, documents, paintings, and artefacts, spanning 500 years of geography, travel and exploration.

Thank you for hosting a wonderful evening of discovery at the RGS last night. The feedback has been great from the warm hospitality, the historic venue, great food and fantastic artefacts and explanation. Really inspiring and something people will really cherish.Private client

Make your event even more special and give your guests an incredible opportunity to discover some of the Society’s fascinating historical items with a private view package. Packages can be added to all types of events, so get in touch with our experienced venue hire team for more details.

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  • Three people looking at artefacts laid out on a table in the Foyle Reading Room.
  • Two people looking at folders of old image films.
  • A person holding a drink looking into a display cabinet.
  • Two people looking at artefacts in a display cabinet in the Foyle Reading Room at the Society.

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