The Athenaeum
Private MembersA Pall Mall club founded in 1824 for people of intellectual and scientific distinction, housed in Decimus Burton's neoclassical clubhouse and admitting women members since 2002.
At a glance
- Location
- Pall Mall, London
- Established
- 1824
- Membership
- Private Members
- Admits
- Mixed
- Website
- theathenaeum.co.uk
History
The Athenaeum was founded in 1824 at the instigation of John Wilson Croker for individuals with intellectual interests in science, engineering, literature and the arts. Its neoclassical clubhouse by Decimus Burton, with a Doric portico and replica Parthenon frieze, was completed in 1830. Women were admitted as guests from 1972 and as full members on equal terms from 2002.
Address
107 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ER
Frequently asked
- Where is The Athenaeum?
- The Athenaeum is in Pall Mall, London (107 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ER).
- When was The Athenaeum founded?
- The Athenaeum was founded in 1824.
- What type of club is The Athenaeum?
- The Athenaeum is a private members' club in London.
- Does The Athenaeum admit men and women?
- The Athenaeum admits both men and women.
- Does The Athenaeum have an official website?
- Yes — The Athenaeum's official website is theathenaeum.co.uk.
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