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Explore some of the world's most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts in our permanent exhibition. Visit for free, no booking required, or dive deeper on a tour. Please note our Magna Carta room is temporarily closed. We'll update as soon as Magna Carta is back on display.
Jun 7, 2024 · Beyond the Bassline British Library, London Fri 07 Jun 2024, 10:00 ; Beyond the Bassline British Library, London Fri 07 Jun 2024, 10:15
Discover what's on at the Library. We have five-star exhibitions, events and courses, family activities, free galleries and tours.
What's On at The British Library. Join us for transporting exhibitions, events with a host of world-class speakers, courses designed to expand your perspectives and inspiring workshops for families. Browse our full programme below.
Nov 3, 2023 · The exhibition spans thousands of years, from the epic of Gilgamesh to Magic the Gathering cards (above) and Skyrim Fantasy: Realms Of The Imagination is at the British Library until 25...
4 days ago · Pigott Theatre, Knowledge Centre, British Library, London Friday 28th June 9.30am - 5pm
The British Library’s new exhibition, Alexander the Great: The Making of a Myth, open until 19 February 2023, invites visitors on a mythical journey across time and space.
Tickets are now on sale for the British Library’s major exhibition Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens (8 October 2021–20 February 2022). This will be the first exhibition to consider Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots together, putting both women centre stage and giving them equal billing.
The British Library’s new exhibition explores the myths and stories of Alexander’s life and deeds in a wide range of media spanning more than twenty centuries and a huge geographical spread.
Apr 20, 2023 · Animals: Art, Science And Sound is a solid exhibition, perfectly paced, science-based and historically laced. This is nature, well-read in tooth and claw; an octopus's garden of animal depictions...
