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
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.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Mapping the Mysterious
An evening exploring how myth, magic and mystery shape maps.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Family Festival: Imaginary Worlds
Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous worlds, both real and imaginary. This event is fully accessible for families with D/ deaf children, parents and carers.
Secret Maps: Relaxed Hours
Join us for a relaxed opening of Secret Maps where you can enjoy the gallery in a calm environment with reduced capacity.
Secret Maps: Curators’ Lunchtime Talk
Go Behind the Scenes with exhibition curator Tom Harper.
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!
Speech-to-text and BSL Tour: Secret Maps
Join us as we take you on a speech-to-text and BSL interpreted tour of our latest exhibition Secret Maps.