British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, and one of the world’s greatest libraries. Set up in 1973, with galleries formerly in the British Museum building, it moved to its spectacular flagship new home at St Pancras in Central London in 1997.
The John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library, PACCAR Gallery of Living Words and the Workshop of Words, Sound and Images offer permanent displays and a changing programme of special thematic exhibitions. We also have the best permanent display of stamps and philately in the world.
The King’s Library, housed in a 17-metre glass-walled tower at the heart of the building, plus a number of major works of art, can be seen by all visitors. The Library also offers a wide programme of events, including talks, music and discussions, all developing themes and ideas associated with the collections.
Venue Details
Address
96 Euston RoadLondon
Greater London
NW1 2DB
England
Telephone
- Customer Services - 01937 546 546
- Events Box Office - 01937 546546
Entry Charges
FREE ENTRY to the Library Major exhibitions are charged Permanent Treasures Gallery FREE
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Venue Services
- Academic publications and resources available
- Adult lectures and courses held
- Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
- Events and resources for children and families
- General audio-guide available
- General guide to collections available
- Induction loops in exhibition spaces
- Induction loops in lecture theatres
- Information point provided
- Large print information and/or interpretation
- Loan service
- Member of staff available with responsibility for education
- Pre-booking service for groups
- Primary school education service available
- Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
- Public access available to collections information
- Secondary school education service available
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Guided tours
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Venue Facilities
- Auditorium
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafeteria
- Education facilities available
- Facilities for private functions and events
- Library
- Mail order service available
- Parking for coaches
- Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
- Refreshments
- Research facilities for academics
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Study facilities
- Toilets for disabled
- Wheelchair access to all public areas
- Wheelchairs available for loan
- Parking for disabled available
