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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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Online Course: History of Maps
Join cartographic specialists as they lead us through the history of maps during this six-week course.
Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.
Get Published
Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Beginners Guide to Business Finance
The essentials of managing working capital: who, what, why, where, when and how.
Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
Family Under 5s Workshop: Meet Anansi
Discover the mischievous Anansi!
Sensory Storytelling: Secret Maps
X marks the spot in this fun-filled sensory adventure around our latest exhibition!
Secret Maps Workshop
Students will develop information literacy and critical thinking skills by exploring our maps collection.