Adult groups

We offer a range of free tours and workshops for adult groups, which use our gallery spaces. Explore beautiful manuscripts, maps, sacred texts and treasures of the Library's collection.

Click on the links below to find out more.

Tours

Taking Liberties Tour

Free guided group tours of Taking Liberties: the struggle for Britain's freedoms and rights exhibition until 1 March 2009

 

Treasures Gallery Tour

Free guided group tours of the Sir John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library

 

Workshops

Explore the World's Knowledge

This interactive exploration of the Library is ideal for a first visit. Your group will take a journey through the galleries and public spaces, asking questions about knowledge, information and libraries.

 

Sacred Texts

A workshop that encourages participants to find their own connections with magnificent sacred texts from eight different religions.

 
Map Your World workshop

Map Your World

Uncover the layers of meaning beneath maps and explore those that changed the world.

 
Listen Up workshop

Listen Up!

Drawing on a wide range of collection items, this interactive workshop focuses on the auditory environment as we experience it both in everyday life and in music.