James Cook: The Voyages

James Cook: The Voyages

Open until 28 Aug 2018

Explore the stories, art and maps of those who were there

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The Philatelic Exhibition permanent exhibition
Exhibition FREE

The Philatelic Exhibition

Monday to Sunday

Discover some of the rarest and most significant stamps from one of the world's greatest collections

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

Treasures of the British Library

Monday to Sunday

From Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Ada Lovelace and The Beatles

Eleanor and Karl Marx in London
Exhibition

Karl and Eleanor Marx

Monday to Sunday

1 May – 5 August
Arriving at London's Victoria Station from the Carribean via Southampton Getty Images
Exhibition FREE

Windrush: Songs in a Strange Land

1 Jun 2018 - 21 Oct 2018

A free exhibition

Events at the Library

End bands course
Course

Twined End-bands in the Bookbinding Traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean

A five-day practical workshop

Limited places

Other events

Infinite Journeys
Course

Infinite Journeys: Interactive Fiction Summer School

Go nonlinear with your literature over five immersive days

Limited places
Library Legends Family Day by Richard Eaton
Family Activity FREE

Library Legends

Join storyteller Kevin Graal for a fun and informative session

Library Legends Family Day by Richard Eaton
Family Activity FREE

Library Legends

Join storyteller Kevin Graal for a fun and informative session

Creative writing course
Course

Voyages: Creative Writing Masterclass

Let our James Cook: The Voyages exhibition inspire your creative writing

Limited places
All events this month
All events in August
All events in September

Tours of the Library

Treasures Tours

Treasures tour

A one hour journey through some of the Treasures of the British Library

British Library group tour

Building tour

Discover more about our history, collections and architecture on this tour - includes the Viewing Gallery

Conservation Studios: Behind the Scenes Tours

Conservation studio tour

Take a behind-the-scenes tour and see our world-renowned conservators in action

Group visits to the British Library

Group visits to exhibitions

Book a group visit and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your ticket price and special offers in our on-site restaurant and cafés