Museums & Galleries · London
British Library Exhibition Space
📍 NW1 1JJ
Photo: Colin Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore the world's most exciting books, maps and manuscripts
- Permanent exhibition of British Library treasures
- American Revolution display on the Declaration of Independence
- Events, exhibitions and courses with world-class speakers
- Free study spaces and Reading Rooms to use collections
The British Library in London is the UK's national library, home to a permanent exhibition of treasures including significant books, maps and manuscripts, plus temporary displays such as one on the American Revolution. Free to enter, it suits researchers, students and curious visitors alike, with 11 Reading Rooms in London where anyone over 18 can study or consult the collection using a free Reader Pass. It's closed on Sundays and bank holidays, so check opening hours before you go. Located close to London St Pancras International station (BRITSTAYS:station), it's an easy stop if you're staying nearby, with 669 bookable places to stay within 5 miles (BRITSTAYS:stays) and Hyde Park's Serpentine beach a short trip away (BRITSTAYS:beach).
Practical details
- Open
- Monday–Thursday 09.30–17.45, Friday 09.30–16.15, Saturday 09.30–16.45, Sunday closed
- Booking
- Free Reader Pass needed to use Reading Rooms
- Accessibility
- Anyone aged 18 or over can use the Reading Rooms
- Best for
- Readers, researchers and those visiting exhibitions
From the attraction's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
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