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?
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The Future Map of the World, with Tim Marshall
The author of Prisoners of Geography looks at how the borders of the World may change.
Sensory Storytelling: Secret Maps
X marks the spot in this fun-filled sensory adventure around our latest exhibition!
Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our riotous new hands-on exhibition taking a fresh look at the Library’s collection.
Doctoral Open Day: British and European Collections, Antiquity to 1800
Explore our collections covering Antiquity to 1800 in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Teacher CPD: The Tempest in context
Join Professor Emma Smith, and teacher and author Michael Donkor for fresh perspectives, tips and resources for teaching The Tempest at Key Stage 4 – 5.
Doctoral Open Day: Asian and African Collections
Explore our Asian and African collections in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Study Day: International Women's Day
A Level students will explore the history of women’s rights through our collection.
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 on this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.