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 0–9.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
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How to Write a Life
This online, six-week writing course with author Frances Wilson is for people with a true story to tell and a hundred excuses for not telling it.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Beauty and The Business
Unveil the secrets to building a thriving beauty business.
Building Tour
Available daily Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories
Friday 19 September 19.00 An evening of storytelling, discussion, and sound, celebrating the vibrant legacy of South Asians in Britain.
Illumination Masterclass
Saturday 20 September 10.00 Join renowned scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett MBE on this one-day beginners masterclass and create your own medieval miniature on vellum.
Family Workshop: Portals and Other Worlds
Sunday 21 September 11.15 A tardis? A shoe? A time travelling toilet?
Family Workshop: Yummy in My Tummy
Sunday 21 September 11.15 Let's share our love of food!
Family Workshop: Dynamic Duos
Sunday 21 September 13.00 Discover other-worldly characters.
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 0–9.
Secret Maps
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?