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

RSL presents: The Pioneer Prize
Bernardine Evaristo, Val McDermid and guests celebrate the extraordinary life of Maureen Duffy

Celebrating Mátyás Seiber: Songs for Voice and Guitar
A lunchtime concert and talk featuring music by Mátyás Seiber for voice and guitar.

The W.G. Sebald Lecture 2025: Elif Shafak
Monday 1 December, 19.00 The annual lecture on literary translation.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 2 December 2025 10.00 –Tuesday 24 March 2026 10.00 Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

How to build a brand story for your business
Tuesday 2 December 14.00 A guide to Story Cube, the framework to help entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.

The Map and The Echo
Tuesday 11 November and Tuesday 2 December A specially commissioned interactive performance from theatre-maker Seth Kriebel. Ticket price includes admission to the Secret Maps exhibition..

Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Wednesday 12 November and Wednesday 3 December Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

Networking for Success – Express
Wednesday 12 November 14.00 –Wednesday 3 December 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Thursday 13 November 2025 10.00 –Thursday 26 March 2026 10.00 Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

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?