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!

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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: Penicillin

Could penicillin be available by D-Day?

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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 the Ministry of Time Travel to solve the mystery!

Multimedia

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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Anne Lister and Ann Walker's archival legacy

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

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Book your reading room visit

To view our documents we encourage you to book your visit 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.