| Saturday 6th May |
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| On the day of the coronation, Saturday 6th May 2023, the museum will be open free of charge. |
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| There will be a military flypast over central London to mark the coronation of the King. |
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| Sunday 7th May |
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| Frock Me! returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall with over 60 leading dealers of vintage and antique fashion, textiles and accessories. |
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| Monday 8th May |
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| Tuesday 9th May |
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| The Thames Flood Barrier is closed once a month for test purposes, where all the gates are closed at the same time. |
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| This lecture maps out emerging agendas, for example, the growing interest in women’s role in the transmission of Islamic knowledge and practice. |
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| This talk presents ideas for how we might empower people to protect themselves and help address human issues in the IT sector by thinking differently about how we portray security threats and operations. |
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| Rory Coonan will focus on Christopher Wren’s extraordinary but little-known contributions to the scientific revolution from his youth at Wadham from 1640 until his emergence much later as our greatest architect. |
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| Join Anna Ploszajski for a crafting adventure through the world of materials science. |
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| A conversation that dives into the act of collecting, prompted by the ‘fields’ in the exhibition Ai Weiwei: Making Sense. |
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| Wednesday 10th May |
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| A note, for very early risers, that a large cruise ship will pass through Tower Bridge in the morning. |
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| The event explores Jacobsen’s design inspiration, the handcrafting techniques used to make each piece and its materials and finishes. |
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| See the production process in Kaymet’s Peckham factory, where their range of classic anodised aluminium serving trays and trolleys are produced. |
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| Will humanity end with a ‘microbial bang’, or might microbes perhaps be the solution we need to spread our wings beyond this planet? |
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| Hear from Joshua Levine as he launches his new book and shares never-before-seen images that bring the story of the unit’s early years to life. |
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| Discover how to make the world of complex science concepts easier to understand. |
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| Join writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay in conversation with author, broadcaster, and Humanists UK President Dr Adam Rutherford. |
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| Thursday 11th May |
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| With one in six of all UK rail journeys now made on the Elizabeth Line, what has been the impact of Europe’s largest construction project? |
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| Demonstrations by Rupert Bevan of the art of gilding. |
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| Representatives from DKT and John Cullen Lighting discuss and showcase the importance of craftsmanship and lighting within the design process. |
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| See the production process in Kaymet’s Peckham factory, where their range of classic anodised aluminium serving trays and trolleys are produced. |
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| Launch of our new exhibition in the Library and Archive - Unmasked: Real Nursing Stories of COVID-19. |
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| Join exhibition curator Anna Reynolds for this in conversation style event with historian, writer, and presenter Alice Loxton. |
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| Military uniforms are an essential feature of British pageantry. Discover the skill involved in creating them and hear what these uniforms mean to the soldiers who wear them. |
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| Join community archaeologist Alexis Haslam as he explores how Butterfield left his mark on the Palace in this lecture. |
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| A talk about the history and development of the QWERTY keyboard. |
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| Could technology be reinforcing prejudice and discrimination? Join Meredith Broussard to learn how to hold tech accountable. |
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| Friday 12th May |
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| Uncover the international effort that went into cracking the Enigma code during the Second World War with Dr David Kenyon. |
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| An exploration of the development of royal Great Seals from the eleventh century through to the present day. |
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| Discover a selection of independent publishers in the fields of contemporary art, photography and graphic design |
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| An evening talk and reception on the cultural significance of tattooing practices. |
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| From the author of A Tomb With a View - a celebration of the weird and wonderful churches of Britain. |
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| Saturday 13th May |
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| International event, of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending. |
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| Discover a selection of independent publishers in the fields of contemporary art, photography and graphic design |
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| Claude Simonon, a traditionally skilled practitioner, is demonstrating the art of hand engraving live in store. |
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| The Ruislip Lido Railway opens its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running. |
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| During this demonstration, artist and tutor Scott Pohlschmidt will introduce you to his work and techniques. |
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| Join science presenter extraordinaire Fran Scott for a super speed theatre show exploring how to make a racing car. |
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| A hands-on woodworking workshop with Hong Kong artisan Ken Chow. |
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| Visit the Cathedral on this evening to see how it would have been lit in the past with hundreds of candles flickering in this ancient space. |
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