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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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How to develop content using AI and gain more customers
Discover how AI can revolutionise your social media and marketing efforts, giving you a competitive edge.

Conservation Studio Tour
First Thursday of the month Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.

Spies, Maps, and Secret Missions: Deep Into Enemy Territory
Thursday 4 December 19.00 A look into the covert world of spies and maps with Michael Wood, Peter Barber and Alex Kent.

Katherine Rundell on Fantasy and Maps
Monday 8 December, 10.30 Multi-award-winning author Katherine Rundell will celebrate wondrous and mysterious maps in fiction in this student Q&A event.

Introduction to copyright for business
Monday 8 December 12.00 Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.

Chris Haughton on Maps and Information Literacy
Monday 8 December, 13.00 Award-winning author Chris Haughton will take a look at maps and secrecy through the lens of his latest book The History of Information.

Start using the British Library for my Business
Wednesday 19 November and Monday 8 December Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.

Journeys through the Archives: Bringing the past to life
Monday 8 December 19.00 with Alexis Wolf, Edmund de Waal and Mathelinda Nabugodi.

How to create captivating videos for lead generation
Tuesday 9 December 10.00 Transform your smartphone into a lead-generation powerhouse with easy, cost-effective video marketing strategies.

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?