Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

Fri 27 Oct 2023 – Sun 25 Feb 2024
Fantasy
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Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy.

Let our landmark exhibition cast its spell as we explore the beautiful, uncanny and sometimes monstrous makings of fantasy. From epic visions to intricately envisaged details, we celebrate some of the finest fantasy creators, reveal how their imagined lands, languages and creatures came into being, and delve into the traditions of a genre that has created some of the most passionate and enduring fandoms. 

Journey from fairy tales and folklore to the fantastical worlds of Studio Ghibli. Venture into lands occupied by goblins and go down the rabbit hole. Travel through Middle-earth and into the depths of Pan’s Labyrinth. And discover how the oldest forms of literature continue to inspire fantasy authors today.

Gather your fellow adventurers and step through the British Library gates into the realms of fantasy as they have never been chronicled before. Who knows where your journey will lead…

Ticket prices and concessions

 

Mon – Weds (term time only*)

Mon – Weds in school holidays and on bank holidays

Thurs – Sun**

Full price

£16

£16

£16

Member ticket

£0.00

£0.00

£0.00

Member free guest (limit to 1 ticket)

£0.00

£0.00

£0.00

Senior 60+

£8.00

£16.00

£16.00

Registered unemployed

£8.00

£14.00

£14.00

Young person 18-25

£8.00

£14.00

£14.00

Student

£8.00

£14.00

£14.00

Disabled

£8.00

£8.00

£8.00

Disabled carer

£0.00

£0.00

£0.00

Child (0-11)

£0.00

£0.00

£0.00

Child (12-17)

£8.00

£8.00

£8.00

Art Pass

£8.00

£8.00

£8.00

*Excludes bank holidays and school holidays.

** Also includes bank holidays and school holidays.

Please note you may be asked for proof of concession on arrival.

Pay what you can days

On the following dates we’re inviting you to pay what you can for entry into Fantasy: Realms of Imagination, which means the amount you pay for your tickets is completely up to you:

  • Friday 8 December
  • Thursday 21 December 
  • Tuesday 2 January 
  • Sunday 21 January 
There will be a limited number of tickets available at the Library on the day so we would strongly advise pre-booking to avoid disappointment. Simply add the tickets to your basket for your chosen date and select the amount you would like to pay (minimum £1) when you check out.

Fantasy: Realms of Imagination is supported by:

Wayland Games    

With thanks to The B. H. Breslauer Fund of the American Trust for the British Library.

Details

Name: Fantasy: Realms of Imagination
Where: PACCAR 1
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Show Map      How to get to the Library
When: -
Enquiries: +44 (0)1937 546546
boxoffice@bl.uk
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