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 2 – 7.

Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events

Getting It Made
A practical and inspiring webinar focusing on sourcing and production management for fashion and accessory brands
Is It Time to Hire?
Thursday 22 January 10.00 Spotting the signs and taking the right steps.

How do I research my market?
Thursday 22 January 11.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Last Sunday of every month Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Creative Writing Masterclass: How to Write a City
Monday 26 January 10.30 Join writer Elena Medel for a creative writing masterclass focused on cities and the built environment.

Inventors' Club
Monday 26 January 18.00 Great ideas can change the world!
Presencia & Resistencia
Monday 26 January 19.00 A Wasafiri Celebration of Latinx Writing.

AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?
Monday 26 January 19.00 This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Tuesday 27 January 12.00 This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Featured exhibitions

Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Until Sunday 18 January 2026 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
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?