(AGENPARL) – Thu 11 December 2025 Secrets revealed at the Library
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Secret Maps
Explore our exhibition
Until 18 January 2026
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Step into the shadows at Secret Maps and explore how cartography has been used to mask power, rewrite borders, and hide landscapes lost from official record. Featuring rare material drawn from the archives of the Library, each map on display speaks in codes, misdirection and contested narratives, revealing stories hidden in plain sight.
Our weekends are currently very busy; if you’d prefer a quieter experience, we recommend visiting during the week. You can also take advantage of our discounted off-peak tickets.
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Audience reactions
See what visitors are saying about Secret Maps – where every story is waiting to be discovered.
“It’s a very interesting exhibition. You will spend more time here than you first thought you would…”
“Utterly glorious… map lovers, you will love it!”
“Superb exhibition covering a fascinating range of aspects”
“Beautifully curated into absorbing sections… I spent more than two hours enthralled”
The Future Map of the World, with Tim Marshall
Tonight (Thursday 11 December), 19.00
Online 
Join geopolitical expert and bestselling author Tim Marshall in conversation with journalist Myra Anubi. Tune in this evening for sharp insight into future borders, alliances and global power shifts, exploring the forces redefining our world.
If you are unable to join the live event, a catch-up recording will be available for 7 days.
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Secret Maps: How they Conceal and Reveal the World
Our exhibition book, Secret Maps: How They Conceal and Reveal the World, explores six centuries of mapping and secrecy. This beautifully illustrated hardback reveals imperial and state secrets, hidden dynamics within societies, and the compelling Western-culture story of how maps and secrecy intersect, combining discovery, intrigue, and hidden worlds.
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See it for free as our guest
You can enjoy complimentary access to every exhibition as often as you wish by becoming a Member. Reserve your free tickets today and share the experience by bringing a guest at no extra cost.
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