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Take the chance to go behind the scenes at The National Archives' repositories and see a range of historical documents.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
At The National Archives, Kew
See what's on at The National Archives, Kew, including events, exhibitions and displays.
Events
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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.
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Family activity
Time Travel Tots: musical storytelling
Sing, dance and shake your way through time in a musical adventure!
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Late
Love Letters Late: Ghosted
Ever been left on read? So have they – for centuries. Meet the ghosts of love past at a one night only after-hours event.
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Workshop
Does the ‘perfect parchment’ exist? Sensing the value of tangible heritage
Register your interest in our hands-on workshop to explore the sensory and physical qualities of historical materials.
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Family activity
Time Travel Club: building London
Explore iconic landmarks of London through original drawings and plans from the collection.
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Family activity
Time Travel craft club
Get creative and crafty with the family this summer!
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Family activity
Time Travel Club: fantastical fairy tales storytelling
Join us for a fantastic story about fairy tales!
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Tour
Love Letters Curator tour
Discover 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion with our expert curator.
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Talk
Jane Austen’s legacy: in conversation with Gill Hornby
Explore the legacy of one of our best loved novelists, Jane Austen.
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Family activity
The Enchanted Cinema
Embark on a cinematic adventure and help bring classic animated films to life as part of a family orchestra.
Exhibitions and displays
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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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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.
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Exhibition
Love Letters
A free exhibition showcasing 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion. Opening 24 January 2026.