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.
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List of Events

How the World Made the American Revolution
Sarah Pearsall in conversation with Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is History.

Family Under 5s Workshop: World of Wishes
Friday 10 July 9.45 Jump in this musical journey and make a wish.

Treasures Tour
Daily Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge
Friday 10 July 10.30 Join this joyous jamboree of Key Stage 1 reading.

Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Building Tour
Available Fridays and Sundays Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

In-Bodied
Friday 10 July 19.00 A night of Music, Movement, Creativity and Connection for Young Adults

Get Creative
Once a month on Saturdays, 11.00 A monthly art workshop for people living with dementia, aphasia, or other neurological conditions.

Speed Mentoring: Mid-Year Business Reboot
Tuesday 14 July 10.00 Ever wanted to ask that one burning question, but never had the energy or time to ask...
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.