This exhibition is open on weekdays only (Monday-Friday).
Commemorating the 170th anniversary of the establishment of UK-Thailand diplomatic relationship with the signing of the Bowring Treaty by King Mongkut RAMA IV the Embassy of Thailand, in concert with the Society, is pleased to present an exhibition of large format photographic prints taken by John Thomson FRGS.
Thomson was a 19th-century master photographer, traveller, writer, and was RGS Instructor of Photography. His work from this period includes many magnificent portraits, landscapes and scenes of festivals in Thailand.
Venue information
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Plan your visit to the Society and find more information about our venue, including our address, accessibility and transport links.
- Exhibition
Everest through the lens
Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the early Everest expeditions. Explore how Captain John Noel's films shaped the public's imagination of Everest, while obscuring the vital role of local intermediaries.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all20 Jan 2025 - 15 Apr 2025 - Exhibition
'Nyapun' by Robin Hanbury-Tenison
An exhibition of black and white photographs to acknowledge the friendship given and knowledge shared by Nyapun, his family and the Penan community, living in and around the Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak in 1977 and 1978.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all1 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 2025 - Lecture
Geographical journeys: microlectures
An evening, chaired by Mary-Ann Ochota, packed with tales of adventure and discovery to entertain and inspire. Discussion encouraged afterwards in the Map Room.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allThursday 3 April 2025