What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.

Conquest: The Making of Norman England
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
All Events
List of Events

The Roger Ely Experience
Thursday 12 November 18.15 An evening celebrating the life and legacy of the counterculture artist, publisher, archivist, curator and collector Roger Ely.

The Poetry Hour: The Poetry of The First World War
Thursday 12 November 19.00 The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour with special guest readers.

The Pen: Simon Garfield in Conversation with Jeremy Deller
Friday 13 November 19.00 Simon Garfield and Jeremy Deller explore the history of the pen and it’s enduring place in our cultural and daily lives.

Writing Crime Comedy Masterclass
Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November Learn how to craft your crime comedy.

The Conquest of Knowledge: Translation and Civilization from Antiquity to the Renaissance
Monday 16 18.30 –Monday 23 November 18.30 Panizzi Lectures 2026, delivered by Professor Dimitri Gutas.

Hercule Poirot and Friends
Monday 16 November 19.00 Sophie Hannah and expert guests on the man behind the moustache...

Pride and Prejudice
Wednesday 18 November 19.00 with Dolly Alderton and guests.

Keeping Your Curriculum Broad and Balanced: Celebrating the Arts and Humanities in Primary Schools
Thursday 19 November 9.30 Join the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy for an inspiring in-person conference exploring the important place of the arts and humanities in primary schools.

Roger Ackroyd: The Killer Murder
Thursday 19 November 20.00 The book that changed Christie’s career – with Harriet Tyce, Tony Medawar and Sam Blake.