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?
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Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Online Study Day: Introduction to Latin
Explore the classical Latin language in its cultural context via this online course.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Introduction to copyright for business
Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
A special event with the cast and creator of the new adaptation.
Online Course: History of Maps
Join cartographic specialists as they lead us through the history of maps during this six-week course.
Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Getting that new product to market: 1–1 sessions
This is an opportunity to discuss your product idea, in confidence with an industry expert.
What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.