To keep our users and all our staff safe and healthy we’ve taken the decision to close our physical sites in London and Boston Spa for the time being, and suspend our public events. Please see our news story for more information.

Stay connected on our digital channels and with our digital collections.

Visitor information

How to get here

  • The British Library,
  • 96 Euston Road, London,
  • NW1 2DB

Opening times

  • Treasures Gallery: 09:30 - 20:00
  • Exhibition and Shop: 09:30 - 20:00
  • Reader Registration Office: 09:30 - 19:45
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  • Exhibition opening times vary. During Seasonal Holidays our Reading Rooms are closed. Please see our Opening hours page for details

Things to do

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Become a Reader

Take a seat in one of our Reading Rooms and access over 150 million collection items.

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Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights

Book tickets to our Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights exhibition.

Treasures of the British Library. Discover stories that shape the world.

Treasures Gallery

Magna Carta. Jane Austen's notebook. The Beatles' lyrics. Just some of the treasures you can see here.

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What's on

Browse through our wide range of events.

British Library group tour

British Library tours

Discover more about our history, collections and architecture on this tour.

Eat, Drink, Shop

Dine or refuel yourself in our cafés and restaurant, and explore our range of products in our shop.

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School visits

Arrange inspirational visits to engage your learners with our unique collections.

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Family activities

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.

Further information

Business advice

Business & IP Centre

The British Library’s Business & IP Centre can help you start, run and grow your business.

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Become a Member

Unique and memorable experiences for you, your friends and family with Membership

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Facilities

We offer a range of facilities including restaurants, cloakrooms and free WiFi.

Accessibility

Accessibility

We aim to provide an accessible environment for all our visitors.