The Archbishop of Canterbury has shaped the worldwide Anglican Communion for centuries. With the installation of the 106th Archbishop marking a moment of change for the Church of England, this exhibition explores the Archbishop of Canterbury’s historic role and responsibilities.

Through rarely-seen artefacts from the home of the Archbishops, Lambeth Palace, and archival material from the Library’s collections, discover how Archbishops of Canterbury were elected and learn about the importance of the role today.

Opening Times

28 January – 4 May 2026
9:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Until 19:15 on Thursdays

Saturday openings:
7 February, 7 March, 11 April
10:00 – 17:00

Last entry to the exhibition is half an hour before closing.

Cost of entry

Entry to the exhibition is completely free.

Accessibility

The Library is fully accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility difficulties.

Gallery stools are available.

All exhibition text is available in a large-print format.

Children

Children are warmly welcomed, and a colouring activity is available as part of the exhibition.

Events

Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates on our program of free events and online resources as they become available.