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Today
14 events · 5 rows13:00
Talk
13:00
Walks / Tours
14:15
Talk
18:15
Film
Songs of Forgotten TreesThe Garden Cinema · WC2B
This week's argument: This Week: Desire, Constraint, Witness (w/c 17 Aug) →
Also open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
Tomorrow
15 events · 6 rowsMorning
3 events09:30
Talk
2026 Philippine Studies Conference: 'Archipelagic Tongues — Philippine Languages and Meaning-making, Austronesian Worlds and Global Futures'SOAS · WC1H
10:00
Talk
10:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
Afternoon
2 events12:00
Theatre
15:00
Architecture / Urbanism
Building TourBritish Library · NW1
Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.
Evening
1 eventAlso open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
Sat 22 Aug
19 events · 8 rowsMorning
3 events10:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
10:30
Walks / Tours
11:00
Talks / Ideas / Philosophy
Afternoon
3 events12:00
Theatre
14:00
Film
A. RimbaudICA · SW1Y
14:00
Film
Evening
2 events18:40
Film
Songs of Forgotten TreesICA · SW1Y
This week's argument: This Week: Desire, Constraint, Witness (w/c 17 Aug) →19:00
Theatre
Also open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
Sun 23 Aug
17 events · 7 rowsMorning
2 events11:00
Walks / Tours
11:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
Afternoon
3 events12:00
Theatre
13:30
Theatre
15:00
Architecture / Urbanism
Building TourBritish Library · NW1
Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.
Evening
2 events
Also open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
Mon 24 Aug
3 events18:30
Film
Also open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
Tue 25 Aug
15 events · 6 rowsAfternoon
4 events12:00
Theatre
13:00
Walks / Tours
13:00
Talk
16:30
Film
Songs of Forgotten TreesICA · SW1Y
This week's argument: This Week: Desire, Constraint, Witness (w/c 17 Aug) →
Evening
2 events19:00
Talk
19:00
Talk
Also open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
Wed 26 Aug
15 events · 6 rowsAfternoon
2 events12:00
Theatre
13:00
Walks / Tours
Evening
4 events18:45
Theatre
19:00
Film
Black History Studies: Notting Hill Carnival 60th Anniversary Short Films + Q&A with FilmmakersThe Lexi Cinema · NW10
19:00
Theatre
20:45
Film
Songs of Forgotten TreesICA · SW1Y
This week's argument: This Week: Desire, Constraint, Witness (w/c 17 Aug) →
Also open
Exhibitions and runs on this dayUntil 30 Sept 2027
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition