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?
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List of Events
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
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.
How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!
Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Veterans’ Voices: Legacies of Britain’s Nuclear Testing Programme
A unique insight into a largely hidden chapter of Cold War history.
How do I research my market?
A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
How to Write a Life
This online, six-week writing course with author Frances Wilson is for people with a true story to tell and a hundred excuses for not telling it.
AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?
This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.