Before 5pm, Books, free events

The museum's press and PR manager discusses current exhibitions.

A gallery talk by Fiona Sheales, British Museum.

Best-selling children's author Caroline Lawrence tells what life was like for animals in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Meet this great author and grab a copy of her deeply moving biography which explores the tangled trauma of childhood and the journey through the sorrow of loss.

The local author signs copies of the latest book in her Greek mystery series.

University of Reading's Professor Martin Bell, Head of Department of Archaeology, gives a detailed discussion on the subject.

A gallery talk by Hilary Williams, British Museum.

A gallery talk by Carol Andrews, British Museum.

A gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg, British Museum.

A gallery talk by Ladan Akbarnia, British Museum.

Curator Dinah Winch and volunteers explore this display, including objects to handle.

Dr John Kenyon introduces the works in the collection and discusses the history of the buildings.

Conceptual text-based work from the New York-based artist, concentrating on the relationship between the artwork and the viewer, and exploring the notion of language as sculpture.

No question is too big (or too small) for philosophy teacher, psychotherapist and ex-priest Dr Mark Vernon. Like a modern day Socrates, he will be ready and waiting to chat through any questions you might care to ask. Suitable for ages 18+.

'Ask Me Anything' invites you to come face to face with people from all walks of life. Come and meet a motley cast of characters in an event curated to expand your horizons. Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 11am - 3pm Free

Independent curator Roscoe explores the Wonderful World Of Rodney Pepp.

A gallery talk by curator Frances Willis about the exhibition of the writer's illustrations and the clothes that inspired her.

Meet the museum scientists and learn how the insect, plant, mollusk, vertebrate and marine life specimens are documented and conserved.

Go behind the scenes of the geology department and find about current research projects as well as learning how the team keeps track of the thousands of specimens the venue houses.

The two authors, who wrote Storme and Greays Hill respectively, sign copies of their books.

The authors sign copies of their local history books, including Pedroche's London's Lost Power Stations And Gasworks and Mason's Walk The Lines: The London Underground Overground.