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?
All Events
List of Events
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.
Study Day: International Women's Day
A Level students will explore the history of women’s rights through our collection.
Black Women Speak Volumes
Bernardine Evaristo, Joy Francis, Yvvette Edwards and Andi Oliver give voice to the stories of older Black women.
Quills and Calligraphy Masterclass
Explore quills and calligraphy in this one-day beginners course.
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
Iranian Womens' Voices
WritersMosaic presents an evening of conversation, poetry, film, music and protest.
Self-Guided Visit: Fairy Tales
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our upcoming exhibition all about fairy tales.
Doctoral Open Day: British Collections 1800–1950
Explore our collections from 1800 to 1950 in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.