Sunday 15 June

On Sunday 15 June, the MI5: Official Secrets exhibition will be open only to Archives Fest ticket holders. To find out more about Archives Fest and to book your ticket please click the link below. During Archives Fest, entry to the exhibition will be on a first come, first served basis and will be subject to visitor capacity.

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MI5: Official Secrets

Visit our 5-star rated exhibition, made in partnership with MI5.

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Archives Fest

Uncover the treasures of The National Archives with a day of hands-on history.

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Happy & Glorious

View a display of new works of art made in response to the 2023 coronation.

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Spies in time: the Ministry of Time Travel's new mission

Join us to solve the mystery this half-term.

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On the Record - Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)

Tune into our podcast to explore what VE Day was really like.

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The Spycatcher Affair

Find out what released government records reveal about this legal battle.

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