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Our building is closed for the time being, but plenty is still going on…
Library drop off and pick up books librarian@hlsi.net. See the library page for more information
Tuesday Talks – New
Autumn Programme of  Courses

What's On

See what's on

Gallery: What’s in a Jug?

Jason Sumray
Sep
11 - 24

Film Society: A Streetcar Named Desire

Dir. Elia Kazan
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sep
24

Fair: Handmade in Highgate Late Summer Designer / Maker Fair

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep
25
Person painting

Courses

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Gallery

Visit our gallery

Highgate Gallery was founded in 1994 and is a bright modern space housed in the 19th-century vaulted hall within the HLSI. Come and see our regularly changing programme or apply for an exhibition.

Library

Visit out library

Check the new Library Lockdown Log - lots of things to get you through the next few weeks. Keep checking too as we will be updating this regularly.

Archive

Explore the archive

The Archive houses a wealth of documents and pictures of all kinds relating to Highgate, its environs and its residents since the early seventeenth century.

About Us

More about us

There is something interesting happening almost every day at the HLSI. We offer a wide range of courses, on languages and art, music and cultural history.

Room Hire

Hire a room

Our rooms can be hired when they are not in use by its members. Uniquely placed in the heart of Highgate Village, this historic building is ideal for events & weddings.