British Library – free access to reading rooms and many exhibitions

The British Library offers free access to its onsite collections and many public exhibitions, talks and events; users can consult vast reference materials in reading rooms. To use the reading rooms you usually register for a free Reader Pass (proof of identity/address required), which allows free onsite access to non‑digitised items; some special exhibitions or ticketed events may charge. Visit the British Library homepage to find opening times, Reader Pass application details and exhibition listings.