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?
All Events
List of Events

WriteBack: An Evening of Writers Off Duty
Writers to speak on topics of their own choosing.

What is Social Enterprise
During this webinar we will highlight all the implications and opportunities of becoming a Social Enterprise.

How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Friday 3 October and Friday 21 November, 10.00 Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!

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.
Mapping the Mysterious
Friday 21 November 19.00 An evening exploring how myth, magic and mystery shape maps.

Family Festival: Imaginary Worlds
Saturday 22 November 12.00 Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous worlds, both real and imaginary. This event is fully accessible for families with D/ deaf children, parents and carers.

Secret Maps: Relaxed Hours
Sunday 23 November Join us for a relaxed opening of Secret Maps where you can enjoy the gallery in a calm environment with reduced capacity.

Secret Maps: Curators’ Lunchtime Talk
Monday 24 November 13.00 Go Behind the Scenes with exhibition curator Tom Harper.

Inventors' Club
Monday 24 November 18.00 Great ideas can change the world!

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?