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

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
A special event with the cast and creator of the new adaptation.

Online Course: History of Maps
Join cartographic specialists as they lead us through the history of maps during this six-week course.

Sensory Storytelling: Secret Maps
X marks the spot in this fun-filled sensory adventure around our latest exhibition!

Secret Maps Workshop
Students will develop information literacy and critical thinking skills by exploring our maps collection.

Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our riotous new hands-on exhibition taking a fresh look at the Library’s collection.
David Bowie in Time
A day at the British Library.

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

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

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