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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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Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

Family Storytelling: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Thursday 11 December, 9.45 and 11.00 Join us on a storytelling adventure this Christmas.

How to harness marketplace opportunities
Thursday 11 December 10.00 Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.

Libraries and positive climate action: inform to transform
Thursday 11 December 2025 and Thursday 26 February 2026 Explore how libraries are embracing climate literacy to empower staff, users and communities.

The Future Map of the World, with Tim Marshall
Thursday 11 December, 19.00 The author of Prisoners of Geography looks at how the borders of the World may change.

Study Day: Secret Maps
Friday 14 November, Friday 12 December 2025 and Friday 9 January 2026 Carving out two nations: The road to India’s independence and Partition.

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Friday 12 December 10.30 An opportunity to celebrate reading for pleasure with year 2 in a fun-filled festive school trip treat just in time for the Christmas holidays!

What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Thursday 20 November 12.00 –Friday 12 December 12.00 Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Punk: 50 Years of Rebellion, Creativity and Raw Energy
Friday 12 December, 19.00 A cultural revolution that changed the world. With special guests.

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?