What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.
Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
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List of Events
America Now! American Empire – Past, Present, Future
Is US imperialism back? Did it ever go away?
This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll
Daniel Rachel with Vivien Goldman and Pauline Black.
Doctoral Open Day: British and European Collections, Antiquity to 1800
Explore our collections covering Antiquity to 1800 in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Fashion Founder Friday
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Start using social media for my small business
Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Teacher CPD: The Tempest in context
Join Professor Emma Smith and teacher Michael Donkor for fresh perspectives, tips and resources exploring magic in The Tempest for teachers of Key Stage 4 – 5.
Conservation Studio Tour
Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
PRECIOUS Nights – Building a Business That Works
You don't have to run a creative business to learn from creative founders.