Our exhibitions programme looks closely into architectural movements, styles and ideas throughout history. We have three exhibition spaces at 66 Portland Place: The purpose-built Architecture Gallery showcases items from our world-class collections and the First Floor Gallery and Practice Space draw on our relationships with architects and others, highlighting the different RIBA awards and education programmes.
This exhibition discusses the culture of demolition, presents recent examples of best practice retrofit and reuse, and gives a glimpse into the near future with research and ideas into a circular economy of architecture
The Practice Space showcases recent works by architecture practices around the globe, as well as the RIBA Royal Gold Medal and the RIBA President’s Medals. It is a space dedicated to achievement and innovation, with an ambitious programme of displays throughout the year
​First awarded in 1836, the President's Medals exhibition showcases the work of architecture students nominated by universities across the world for the 2022 RIBA Bronze, Silver, and Dissertation Medals. The exhibition opens on 7 December.
As well as offering public tours of our larger exhibitions, we also run a programme of cultural events closely matched to themes on display.
