Since 2014, the RCN Library and Museum has held a rolling programme of events for a public audience, raising awareness of nursing and its history. Each series links to the theme of our temporary exhibition and includes talks, tours, performances, arts activities and more. You can find out more and see upcoming events here: /whatson
Our next exhibition, launching in March 2026, will focus on the history of migration and nursing, from the nineteenth century to the present day. The accompanying event programme, virtual and hybrid, will run from March - September 2026. The deadline for submissions is 12pm (midday) on Thursday 20 November.
Submit Your Ideas
We’d love to involve more RCN members in our programme. You can submit your idea for an event as an individual or as a Forum or other group.
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Up to four ideas from members will be taken forward, selected by the RCN Exhibitions & Events Strategic Group. If your idea is chosen you will need to join a virtual call with the Museum team to discuss your idea and attend the event itself.
Guidance for Proposals
We love creative ideas! In the past we’ve hosted book clubs, comedy nights, life drawing, film screenings, plays, tours, treasure hunts and more.
Events must:
- Be aimed at a non-specialist audience (we do not host clinical guidance or training)
- Focus on history and/or the creative arts
- Relate to the exhibition theme of migration and nursing
If your event is of interest but outside our budget (up to £500 per event) or does not quite fit our remit, we may suggest an alternative way to take it forward.
Closing date: Midday on 20/11/2025
Decisions to be communicated by: 28/11/2025
Event to take place: Between 16/03/2026 and 02/10/2026
