We live much of our lives away from the here and now – as we reminisce about the past, anticipate the future, daydream, enter the virtual worlds created by art and science.

This becomes less puzzling once we appreciate that our experience in the here and now is a creative achievement, the result of massively complex processing within our sugar- and oxygen-hungry, ceaselessly active brains.

To enter imaginary worlds we have only to run this dynamic, experience-generating system off-line. Many animals can probably do so, for example when they dream: the unique feature of human imagination is that we have evolved to share what we imagine.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Additional Information

• You can choose a Free Ticket or a Free Ticket with £5 Donation - all £5 goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work. Both tickets allow the same entry to the event.

• For further event information please visit: https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/science-imagination

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit: https://www.rigb.org/visit