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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group

In line with current Covid-19 restrictions, the cultural venues in South Kensington are closed to the public. All bookings are now paused. We hope to welcome you back soon. Meanwhile, we have lots to explore online.

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Architecture for Dogs virtual tour

Featuring a collection of architectural designs for dogs by world-class architects and designers such as Ban Shigeru, Kuma Kengo, Itō Toyō and Sou Fujimoto, the Architecture for Dogs virtual exhibition explores architecture and design that can be joyful for both dogs and their human companions.

Japan House London

Google Arts & Culture: The Serpentine Galleries

Championing new ideas in contemporary art since it opened in 1970, the Serpentine has presented pioneering exhibitions of 2,263 artists over 45 years, showing a wide range of work from emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists and architects of our time. Explore more online.

Serpentine Galleries

Natural History Museum World of Wonder

Slip behind the doors of the Natural History Museum for a unique experience. Hidden from the public, a staggering 80 million specimens, some too rare and valuable to exhibit, will be filmed on Channel 5 over the next four weeks and catch-up on MY5.

Natural History Museum

From 7 Jan 2021

Night of Ideas

Staged simultaneously in Paris and multiple cities across the world, the evening will engage audiences in free debates with the theme TOGETHER as the common thread to tackle the latest ideas behind issues central to our times.

Institut français

Fr0m 22 - 29 January 2021

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Explore Online

As our cultural venues start to reopen, we still have a fantastic assortment of online events and activities to keep you entertained. Here are some teasers to entice.

A Night In!

Staying in is the new going out and there won't be enough hours in the night to watch all the things we have for you!

Fun for Kids online

You don't have to go far to find fun things to do. Whatever you enjoy doing, we've got something that will inspire and excite you - music, science, arts, performance, film and loads more!

Workshops & Courses online

If you're looking for something to fire your imagination, stimulate your senses or simply a new interest - look no further than here!

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Covid Culture Shock – an online discussion

Covid Culture Shock, hosted by the Ismaili Centre London, brought together leading voices from South Kensington’s world-renowned art and science district to reflect on lessons from 2020, & how they will change the future for the culture sector.

Science Museum's new IMAX opens in December

The Science Museum's new IMAX opens in December with latest laser technology and original 70mm projector cementing its place as Europe’s leading destination for film fans.

The Natural History Museum to transform five-acre London gardens into an urban nature epicentre

The Natural History Museum has been given the go ahead from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to transform its five-acre gardens into an exemplar of urban wildlife research, conservation and awareness

V&A reopens The Raphael Court

The V&A’s Raphael Court – home to the Raphael Cartoons – has had a nine-month refurbishment to mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death. The Raphael Cartoons are among the greatest treasures of the Renaissance in the UK

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About Us

Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group which brings together the leading cultural and educational organisations to promote innovation and learning. South Kensington is the home of science, arts and inspiration.

South Kensington Timeline

South Kensington has a rich history associated with royalty, arts and sciences. Sometimes known as Albertopolis, London's original cultural quarter is a legacy of the Great Exhibition of 1851 organised by Prince Albert. Find out more about our history through our timeline.

Working Together

We work together to promote and develop innovation and learning in arts and science and make this a great place to visit, work, live and study today and for generations to come.

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Take a tour

One of the best ways to see South Kensington is to explore some of the amazing cultural venues within walking distance from each other. We have put together some suggested itineraries for you to explore – themed around art, science, royal connections, great days out with the kids, exploring the museums and so much more.

Our members

Natural History Museum

Royal Albert Hall

Imperial College London

Royal College of Music

Goethe-Institut

Institut français

Kensington Palace

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Serpentine Galleries

The Ismaili Centre

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

South Kensington Estates

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Leighton House Museum

Royal College of Art

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