The British Antarctic Survey invites you to join us at the Royal Geographical Society’s (RGS) Ice Station event this December!
Ice Station RGS is an immersive evening event bringing together art, geography, science, music, film, literature and exploration to look at ice from every angle and discover what it can tell us about our changing planet.
After being welcomed to the event in the historic Ondaatje Theatre, explore the Society after dark and experience a series of encounters, performances and icy installations!
Visit the Summit Room, where you’ll meet our scientists and discover more about life and research in some of the most remote environments on Earth. Step inside our cosy polar tent, try on authentic polar gear, and discover what’s on the menu for scientists working in the field.
In the Map Room, where a million maps lie beneath your feet – listen to live music and contemplate the journeys, landscapes and stories held within its walls.
Camping in Antarctica
Wander into the Polar Hall, where you can enjoy expertly curated ice themed cocktails. Discover extraordinary images from our Platinum Print Collection, before stepping into the Foyle Reading Room to uncover the story of the Discovery expedition, 125 years after its remarkable journey into the Antarctic.
In the Pavilion Gallery, discover our unique exhibition about ice, ranging from the legendary Antarctic photographs of Frank Hurley to knitted portraits of glaciers.
Along the way, watch films, hear spoken word and encounter ideas that explore our relationship with ice, culturally, scientifically and creatively. Throughout the building, artists respond to ice in their own ways, inviting you to pause, look closer and see this familiar yet extraordinary substance differently.
For ticket information please visit the Royal Geographical Society’s website.