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Featured exhibitions
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
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Wild About Jane Austen: The Woman Behind the Novels
An energetic exploration of a writer for our times.
Family Workshops: Space Adventures
Go on a family dance adventure exploring outer space!
Study Day: Secret Maps
Carving out two nations: The road to India’s independence and Partition.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
The Lie of the Land: Who Controls the Map?
Ed Parsons, Ollie Ballinger, Pragya Agarwal and Mike Duggan on how maps can expose injustice, challenge authority, and reshape what we see.
Quills and Calligraphy Masterclass
Explore quills and calligraphy in this one-day course.
Start-up Day 2025
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week we’ve created an action-packed day of inspiring talks and practical sessions.
How to raise capital for business growth
Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.