Exhibition
FREE
Treasures of the British Library
Monday to SundayFrom Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Florence Nightingale and Gandhi. Explore some of the world’s most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts.
Upcoming events
At the Library Course
Life Writing Masterclass
Understand the fundamentals of telling a story
This event has taken place
Other events
Special Event
Summer Scholars: Revolutionary Mexico / Pacific Entanglements
American intellectuals’ representation of Mexico, and pirates and indigenous peoples on the Pacific.
Limited places
Online
FREE
Summer Scholars: Urban Elites / Making Changes in Washington DC and London
Black Elite Women in Washington, DC, and West Indian Absentee Planters in London.
Family Activity
FREE
Family Workshops: Creating our News
Screen-print your own news headline with artist Sarah Pimengta.
Family Activity
FREE
Relaxed Early Opening for Families
Join us for a free autism-friendly early opening of the British Library.