What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.
All Events
List of Events

Study Day: Oscar Wilde
A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.

Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine
Saturday 17 October 12.00 Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous stories, both real and imaginary.

Green Libraries Week
Wednesday 21 October – Friday 23 October Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.

Getting Started at the British Library for Postgraduate Researchers
Thursday 29 October 14.00 Understand the basics about using the Library, finding what you need and what opportunities are on offer.

Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Monday to Thursday, 2 November – 18 June, London Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
Monday – Thursday, 2 November 2026 – 18 June 2027, London A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.

History of Medicine Study Day
Thursday 5 November, Tuesday 1 December and Monday 11 January Students will explore the history of medicine through these study days, run in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians.

Comics and Creatures Create-along: Make Your Own Magical Worlds
Friday 6 November 11.00 A livestreamed comics masterclass for Primary school to explore magical creatures and comics creation, with Thiago de Moraes.

Doctoral Open Day: Music, Sound and Vision
Friday 6 November 11.30 Explore our music, sound and vision, and visual arts collections
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
27 March – 23 August 2026 A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.