What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.

Conquest: The Making of Norman England
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
All Events
List of Events

Family Station Relaxed Early Opening: Halloween Weekend
Sunday 1 November 9.00 Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the British Library with a spooky twist.

Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Monday to Thursday, 2 November – 18 June, London Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
Monday – Thursday, 2 November 2026 – 18 June 2027, London A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.

China Miéville presents The Rouse
Monday 2 November 19.30 A defining new work from the bestselling, award-winning master of uncanny fiction.

How to master the art of grant fundraising
Tuesday 3 November 11.00 Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.

Dementia-Friendly Monthly Art Workshops
First Wednesday of the month, 11.00 A monthly creative workshop for people living with dementia and their carers.

Coaching session 4: Financial planning
Wednesday 4 November 13.30 –Friday 18 December 11.00 These coaching sessions will guide you through the fundamentals of starting a business.

Teacher CPD: Oscar Wilde in Context
Wednesday 4 November 16.00 Get new inspiration, practical tips and resources for teaching Wilde's work drawing on unique sources from our collection.

History of Medicine Study Day
Thursday 5 November, Tuesday 1 December and Monday 11 January Students will explore the history of medicine through these study days, run in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians.