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?
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List of Events

HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.

Creative Writing Masterclass: How to Write a City
Join writer Elena Medel for a creative writing masterclass focused on cities and the built environment.

Presencia & Resistencia
Monday 26 January 2026 19.00 A Wasafiri Celebration of Latinx Writing.

AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?
Monday 26 January 2026 19.00 This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.

America Now! American Empire – Past, Present, Future
Thursday 29 January 2026 18.30 Is US imperialism back? Did it ever go away?

Pop music, the Swastika and the Third Reich
Thursday 29 January 2026 19.00 Daniel Rachel and Jon Savage with Pauline Black.

Doctoral Open Day: British and European Collections, Antiquity to 1800
Friday 30 January 2026 11.30 Explore our collections covering Antiquity to 1800 in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.

Teacher CPD: The Tempest in context
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16.00 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.

Punk: 50 Years of Rebellion, Creativity and Raw Energy
Thursday 5 February, 19.00 With special guests Paul Cook, Gina Birch and Marco Pirroni, in conversation with Chris Sullivan, Stephen Colegrave and Miranda Sawyer.
Featured exhibitions

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?