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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?
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How to keep on top of your business finances
Maximise business potential with financial clarity! Gain vital skills in managing your business numbers confidently.
Conservation Studio Tour
Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
Ice: An Evening with Jacek Dukaj
Join author Jacek Dukaj as he discusses his novel Ice, a Trans-Siberian odyssey into an endless winter to confront something utterly alien.
Punk: 50 Years of Rebellion, Creativity and Raw Energy
A cultural revolution that changed the world.
Step Inside Your Fantasy Adventure
Join authors Katie and Kevin Tsang, and illustrator Viviane Schwarz to explore fantasy fiction, portal stories and magical creatures.
APG Colloquium on Contemporary US Politics 2025
An afternoon of discussion and debate on US politics.
Screening of African Apocalypse
The forgotten victims of colonial atrocity in a film from the award-winning director, Rob Lemkin.
Heart of Conrad
Joseph Conrad in Contemporary Culture.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library