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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 0–9.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
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How to Write a Life
This online, six-week writing course with author Frances Wilson is for people with a true story to tell and a hundred excuses for not telling it.
AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?
This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.
What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Beauty and The Business
Unveil the secrets to building a thriving beauty business.
South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories
An evening of storytelling, discussion, and sound, celebrating the vibrant legacy of South Asians in Britain.
Illumination Masterclass
Join renowned scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett MBE on this one-day beginners masterclass and create your own medieval miniature on vellum.
Family Workshop: Portals and Other Worlds
A tardis? A shoe? A time travelling toilet?
Family Workshop: Yummy in My Tummy
Let's share our love of food!
Family Workshop: Dynamic Duos
Discover other-worldly characters.