The Life of the Buddha © British Library

Exhibition

Buddhism

Open until 23 Feb 2020

Discover the art, origins and its relevance today

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Illustration of Zog, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, 2010
Exhibition FREE

Marvellous and Mischievous: Literature's Young Rebels

8 Nov 2019 - 1 Mar 2020

A free, family-friendly exhibition bringing together young rebels from children’s literature

Events at the Library

A girl in a yellow sweatshirt does an activity in an exhibition with her dad
Family Activity FREE

Relaxed Early Opening for Families

Join us for a free autism-friendly early opening of the British Library

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Other events

A dancer kneels over another, face to face, in a 'love duet' photographed by Oliver Holms
Performance

Mahajanaka Dance Drama (talk and performance)

One of the oldest surviving folk tales in the world retold through dance

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A dancer kneels over another, face to face, in a 'love duet' photographed by Oliver Holms
Performance

Mahajanaka Dance Drama (performance only)

One of the oldest surviving folk tales in the world retold through dance

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Photographs of Dan Gretton and Anne Michaels
Talks and Discussions

In a Dark Time the Eye Begins to See: Anne Michaels and Dan Gretton in Conversation

An investigation into crimes against humanity

A black and white photograph of songwriters Brian Holland, Edward Holland and Lamont Dozier around a piano, smiling
Talks and Discussions

Motown's Incomparable Songwriters: The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland

With Brian and Eddie Holland in conversation

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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 with audio description

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

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