What's on
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.
Gardening to Feed Body, Soul and Society
How growing food in gardens has the power to nourish social, physical, and mental health.- Years 9–11
History of Medicine Study and Discovery Day
FreeA collaboration between the British Library and Royal College of Physicians, this hands-on programme supports GCSE History students. 
Family Under 5s Workshop: Get Gardening!
FreeJoin our friends from the Garden Museum as they help us explore our exciting new exhibition Unearthed: The Power of Gardening. Suitable for under 5s.
The Great Garden Fete
FreeA celebration to accompany the Unearthed exhibition with stalls, talks, activities, live music, food, drink and much more.
Jamie Walton: Nettles & Petals
The art of growing food sustainably. In conversation with Alice Vincent.
Late at the Library: The Night Garden Party
A rare and special outdoor evening at the British Library, in celebration of the summer exhibition Unearthed: the Power of Gardening. With a headline performance by Beth Orton.
A Garden Manifesto & The Night Garden Party
The radical and artistic power of gardens, with horticulturalists Alys Fowler and Jonny Bruce and artist Joy Gregory, introduced by Oliva Laing and Richard Porter. Plus, the Night Garden Party.
- Years 3–6 and Years 7–12
Self-Guided Visit: Unearthed
FreeExplore how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world, in our current Unearthed exhibition.
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Relaxed Hours
FreeJoin us for a relaxed opening of our latest exhibition.
Gardens of the Future
Award winning designers and landscape architects share their unique visions for a changing world. With Andy Sturgeon, Anna Liu, Ann-Marie Powell, Eelco Hooftman, Sarah Eberle, Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Thomas Woltz and Tom Massey.
Gardens and Empires
A remarkable two day conference exploring the intertwined global histories of plants and gardens.
Family Festival: Story Explorers
FreeA day of creativity inspired by our free family exhibition, Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds.
For the Love of Plants and Gardens: Adam Frost and Poppy Okotcha
How growing and gardening shape us.
- Years 1–2
Sensory Storytelling: Unearthed
FreeA storytelling session engaging the youngest learners and those with SEND through sensory activities inspired by our current Unearthed exhibition.