re-imagine with us

Who are we?

From the first mark on a cave wall to the first footsteps on the Moon, our greatest developments have begun with leaps of someone’s imagination.

The Institute of Imagination is a charity creating space to re-imagine our world, together. Our goal is to spark imaginations everywhere through our events, training, partnerships and research. We deliver activities for children and young people, families, schools, adults and educators across London and beyond. Find out what activities are coming up on our what’s on page.

We’re currently on a journey towards a permanent home, the Institute of Imagination Campus, a new world-class cultural destination coming to London. It will be a place for everyone, with children and families at its heart. A place to make, create, play and explore together. We’ll be announcing more soon – read more about us and find out how to support us.

 A message from the iOi Team 

Speaking on behalf of the staff and trustees of the Institute of Imagination, we were deeply saddened to hear the news that Sir Ken Robinson had died on 21st August. Sir Ken had been Patron of the Institute since early 2014. His encouragement and ideas were a constant source of inspiration for us, and he was so generous with his time and energy. Sir Ken’s writing and films focus brilliantly on the power of the human imagination, its relationship with creativity, and of course the potential that we all have as imaginative individuals. Together with many in the cultural and education sectors, we will be working to take forward the values and principles which Sir Ken championed so effectively, but in particular that which defines us as humans – our power to imagine.

Our thoughts are with Sir Ken’s family.