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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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America Now! American Empire – Past, Present, Future
Is US imperialism back? Did it ever go away?
This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll
Daniel Rachel and Jon Savage with 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.
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?
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.
Punk: 50 Years of Rebellion, Creativity and Raw Energy
With special guests Paul Cook, Gina Birch and Marco Pirroni, in conversation with Chris Sullivan, Stephen Colegrave and Miranda Sawyer.
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!