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Open to all visitors, the British Library offers exhibitions, events and a free Treasures gallery that displays over 200 items, including Magna Carta, a Gutenberg Bible and lyrics by the Beatles. Read More
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The British Library is the UK’s national library and home to the Sir John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library, where some of the most significant world treasures can be seen for free, including: Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s First Folio, Lewis Carroll’s manuscripts of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, Beatles lyrics handwritten by John Lennon, and drawings on pages from Leonardo’s Da Vinci’s Notebook.

Biannually the Library hosts a major Paccar gallery exhibition. West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song opened in October and in Spring 2016 an exhibition launches celebrating William Shakespeare.

The Entrance Hall gallery, Philatelic exhibition and Centre for Conservation are also free.

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Prices and Opening Times

Adult Ticket: Free
Child Ticket: Free
Family Ticket: Free
Senior Ticket: Free

The Library holds two major exhibitions a year which require an entrance charge. See www.bl.uk/whatson for prices.

Three permanent British Library exhibitions are free of charge. This includes the Treasures gallery which displays over 200 items from around the world, including Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s First Folio, Lewis Carroll’s manuscripts of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, Beatles lyrics handwritten by John Lennon, and drawings on pages from Leonardo’s Da Vinci’s Notebook.

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Opening Times:

St.Pancras site: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:30-18:00. Tues: 09:30-20:00. Saturday: 09:30-17:00. Sunday and public holidays: 11:00-17:00

See website for details on reading room opening times and Colindale newspaper library.

British Library hosts a burgeoning programme of diverse events throughout the year. Find out What’s On: www.bl.uk/whats-on and sign up for the British Library eNewsletter: www.forms.bl.uk/newsletters/index.aspx

Venue Details & Map

British Library

Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7412 7332
Email:
Website:
http://www.bl.uk
Public transport:
Nearest mainline stations are Euston or King's Cross St. Pancras. Tube: Kings Cross (Northern, Victoria and Piccadilly lines) and Euston is within 150 yards walking distance.

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