What’s on
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 0 – 9.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events
Get Published
Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.
Fashion Founder Friday
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Launch of Somali Week Festival 2025
An evening of conversation, poetry and dance, marking the opening of Somali Week Festival.
Family Workshop: Pandora in Puzzlevale
Get ready to create some map based puzzles.
Family Workshop: Croaky
Meet the most unlikely adventurer!
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Open and Engaged Conference 2025
Who owns our knowledge? Explore ownership, access and stewardship of cultural heritage in the new era.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Black Wealth Builders
Uncover inspiring stories from these Black entrepreneurs on building successful businesses, generating wealth and creating lasting legacies.
An Evening with Simple Minds
Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill in conversation with Mariella Frostrup.