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 0 – 9.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events
A-Level Conference: US Politics Today
Join two former Members of the US Congress and leading academics in a lively and bipartisan discussion of major themes in American politics in this session for A-Level students.
World Wide Weird: Mariana Enríquez and Mona Awad
A special event to close Tales of the Weird: An Autumnal Festival.
AI Debate: Will AI make us happier?
Monday 3 November 19.00 Join a panel of experts to explore whether AI can really make us healthier, wealthier and happier than ever.
How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease
Tuesday 4 November 14.00 Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation.
Funding Clinic: an interactive Q&A on raising investment
Wednesday 5 November 15.00 Join funding expert Paul Grant & angel investor Colin Coghlan for an open, interactive Q&A session on raising investment for your business.
Study Day: Secret Maps
Thursday 6 November, Friday 14 November, Friday 12 December 2025 and Friday 9 January 2026 Carving out two nations: The road to India’s independence and Partition.
How to keep on top of your business finances
Thursday 6 November 14.00 Maximise business potential with financial clarity! Gain vital skills in managing your business numbers confidently.
Conservation Studio Tour
First Thursday of the month Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
Ice: An Evening with Jacek Dukaj
Thursday 6 November 18.00 Join author Jacek Dukaj as he discusses his novel Ice, a Trans-Siberian odyssey into an endless winter to confront something utterly alien.
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 0 – 9.
Secret Maps
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?