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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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Hekate – The Play
Nikita Gill and Jenny Wall welcome you to this work in progress of Hekate.
Kenneth Williams at 100: A Celebration
Join curator Helen Meloday, actor David Benson, broadcaster Gyles Brandreth and Dame Shelia Hancock for an afternoon celebrating the life and impact of Kenneth Williams.
The Remarkable Life of Ronald Blythe
Join Patrick Barkham, Ian Collins, Jenny Hall and Helen Melody for an evening celebrating the life and work of nature writer and essayist Ronald Blythe.
The American Revolution
How the birth of America turned the world upside-down. The making of a landmark documentary, with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and special guests in conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg.
Libraries and positive climate action: inform to transform
Explore how libraries are embracing climate literacy to empower staff, users and communities.
The Poetry Hour: W.H. Auden
The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour celebrates one of the greatest Twentieth Century poets.
Doctoral Open Day: Asian and African Collections
Explore our Asian and African collections in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Global Food Stories with Michael Rosen
Join Michael Rosen to explore delicious tales from around the world, featuring mysterious treats, tempting wonders and magical morsels!
Jewish Worlds and Words in Medieval England
Revealing remarkable collaborations through manuscripts.