Tour
Behind the scenes tours
Take the chance to go behind the scenes at The National Archives' repositories and see a range of historical documents.
What's on
Discover our exhibitions, events and family activities for all – online and at Kew.
Talks and tours
Join archives staff and world-leading experts for exciting talks and tours, in person and online.
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Talk
Feasts and tournaments at the royal court of Edward III
Discover a century of pomp, pageantry and power.
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Talk
Legenda with Janina Ramirez
Join broadcaster and bestselling historian Janina Ramirez for a brilliant reappraisal of the women behind the myths that shaped Europe.
MI5: Official Secrets season
Explore the history of spycraft and espionage with a range of in-person and online events.
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Exhibition
MI5: Official Secrets
Step inside the hidden world of MI5 and explore the extraordinary stories behind the security of a nation.
Exhibitions and displays
Visiting Kew? Don't miss our often-changing exhibitions and displays, large and small.
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Exhibition
Happy & Glorious
See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
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Exhibition
MI5: Official Secrets
Step inside the hidden world of MI5 and explore the extraordinary stories behind the security of a nation.
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Display
Stories Unboxed
Each month we take a single, remarkable document, put it on display, and explore its story.
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Display
The Cabinet Table
Examine our replica Cabinet table and explore leaders from the past through their documents at this permanent display.
Family activities
Travel through time with our activities for all ages. Learn, create and have fun together!
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Family activity
Ministry of Time Travel: online mission
Are you brave enough to become a Time Agent in this online adventure?
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Family activity
Time Travel Tots: messy play
Join us for a messy play session! We'll use lots of fun sensory materials to spark children's imagination and creativity.
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Family activity
Time Travel Tots: sensory storytelling
Excite your child's senses through music, play, props and toys bringing themes from our collection to life.
Browse what’s on
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Exhibitions and displays
Visiting Kew? Don't miss our often-changing exhibitions and displays, large and small.
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Events
Join us at The National Archives, Kew or live online for exciting events including talks, tours and family fun.
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Series
MI5: Official Secrets season
Explore the history of spycraft and espionage with a range of in-person and online events.
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Series
Time Travel Club
Come along to our regular events for children. Spend time together – with an archives twist!
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Series
The story of a century: 14th century. Power, plague and warfare
Join us for our three-part series exploring a hundred years of courtly intrigue, battles, social unrest and a global pandemic.
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Format
Family activities
Travel through time with our activities for all ages. Learn, create and have fun together!
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Format
Talks and tours
Join archives staff and world-leading experts for exciting talks and tours, in person and online.
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Location
Online
See all our online events, including an exciting range of talks and tours.
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Location
At The National Archives, Kew
See what's on at The National Archives, Kew, including events, exhibitions and displays.