Planning your visit to MI5: Official Secrets?

Weekends can be busy, so we recommend arriving early. For a quieter experience, weekdays are a great option and on Tuesdays and Thursdays we’re open until 19:00 – perfect for an evening exploration! Immerse yourself in the ‘cool’ world of espionage in our air-conditioned building.

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MI5: Official Secrets

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

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D-Day and the wonder drug

Read about the race to supply penicillin for this historic operation.

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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, secrets and archives

Get the inside scoop on a career of reporting on secrets and spies.

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A summer (spy) reading list

Peruse our recommendations inspired by our current exhibition.

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Anne Lister and Ann Walker's archival legacy

Get a rare insight into 18th-century sexuality and gender identity.

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Summer in our reading rooms

During these busy months we encourage booking visits in advance.

Our research & academic collaboration

Learn about our work as an Independent Research Organisation.

Archives sector

Get help to develop your collections and archives services.

Education

View award-winning resources for students and teachers.

Information management

Access best practice in records management and transfer, and information re-use.