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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List of Events
Introduction to Latin
Explore the classical Latin language in its cultural context on this weekend course.
Discovering Hampi, Vijayanagara
In memory of John M. Fritz
Study Day: Oscar Wilde
A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival material.
Getting Started at the British Library
Get started as a postgraduate researcher at the Library.
Oscar Wilde: The Legacy of A Scandal
The extraordinary story of Wilde’s reputation after his death. With Merlin Holland and Rupert Everett.
Launch of Somali Week Festival 2025
The Launch of the Somali Week Festival returns to the British Library.
Voices for Change: Stories from the Environmental Movement
Leaders of Greenpeace UK, Friends of the Earth, Natural England and the Green Party on 50 years of action.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Secret Mapping: Mapping Secrecy
Professor Jerry Brotton hosts an afternoon dedicated to maps and their secrets.