Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery at the British Library is a major London exhibition exploring the life, travels and work of the Queen of Crime, running from 30 October 2026 to 20 June 2027.
Overview
The exhibition opens fifty years after Agatha Christie’s death and looks beyond Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple to explore the experiences, places and interests that helped shape her stories.
What to Expect
This is positioned as a broad look at Christie’s life and writing rather than a single-character exhibition. Full object highlights, gallery details and any photography restrictions still need to be added from verified exhibition information before publication.
Exhibition Images
Official exhibition or press imagery will be added here when available, with all supplied credits preserved.
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Tickets
Tickets are listed from £20 off-peak and £25 peak, with concessions available and British Library members going free. Check the British Library for current booking information.
Practical Information
- Dates: 30 October 2026–20 June 2027
- Venue: British Library, London
- Tickets: from £20 off-peak / £25 peak
- Accessibility: current exhibition-specific access information to be verified before publication
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Agatha Christie exhibition at the British Library?
It runs from 30 October 2026 to 20 June 2027.
How much are tickets?
The current draft information lists tickets from £20 off-peak and £25 peak, with concessions available.
Is it only about Poirot and Miss Marple?
No. The exhibition is described as exploring Christie’s wider life, work, travels and influences.
Latest Update
August 2026: Dates, headline ticket prices and official booking link are in place. Detailed exhibition highlights, access notes and a featured image still need adding.
More Books, Mysteries & Days Out
Agatha Christie readers can also add a free adaptation-themed event to the diary: Knole’s 2026 From Page to Screen book club is discussing Murder on the Orient Express on 17 December 2026. The event is free but booking is essential, with drinks and biscuits included and a 20% discount on the selected book in Knole’s bookshop for booked members. Check the current Knole Book Club details.
This guide also connects to Clarissa’s Corner book, adaptation and London days-out coverage.
