We’re open for everyone. All our Reading Rooms and galleries have now reopened, and we’re restarting events in our Knowledge Centre Theatre. We’re so excited to see you.
You can now use our public desks and Members’ Room, and visit our Treasures Gallery without needing to pre-book a ticket. You can also book to visit our exhibition Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens (8 October – 20 February), or see Paddington: The Story of a Bear (open until 31 October) before it closes.
And you no longer need to pre-book to visit our Reading Rooms.
For general enquiries about our services, exhibitions and events Chat with our Customer Services Team.
Quick Chat is available Monday to Friday: 09.30 – 15:00.
When Quick Chat is unavailable, you can contact our Customer Services Team by telephone on +44 (0)1937 546060 during the hours of 09.00 – 16.00, Monday to Friday or by email at customer-services@bl.uk.
Take a seat in one of our Reading Rooms and access over 150 million collection items.
Book tickets to our Elizabeth and Mary exhibition.
Magna Carta. Jane Austen's notebook. The Beatles' lyrics. Just some of the treasures you can see here.
Book tickets to our Paddington exhibition.
Browse through our wide range of events.
Discover more about our history, collections and architecture on this tour.
Dine or refuel yourself in our cafés and restaurant, and explore our range of products in our shop.
From regular monthly workshops to special Family Days, we welcome families to the British Library to take part in a range of creative activities designed for all the family.
Arrange inspirational visits to engage your learners with our unique collections.
The British Library’s Business & IP Centre can help you start, run and grow your business.
Unique and memorable experiences for you, your friends and family with Membership
We offer a range of facilities including restaurants, cloakrooms and free WiFi.
We aim to provide an accessible environment for all our visitors.
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