Discover South Kensington - Discover South Kensington

the home of science, arts and inspiration

Discover amazing exhibitions, inspiring events and great places to eat

Welcome to London's home of science, arts and inspiration. Discovery is at the core of what happens here and there is so much to explore every day.

There are plenty of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink here in South Kensington - from cafes, bars, afternoon tea, cocktails, bars or indoor picnic spots

Kaleidoscopic Minds - local artist, Azarra Amoy, celebrates neurodiverse people & their contribution to the arts & sciences in South Kensington

On 15 & 16 Oct come & see a 72ft LauncherOne replica rocket on Exhibition Road plus free space-themed activities!

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Hallyu! The Korean Wave

Hallyu! The Korean Wave will showcase the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea, exploring the makings of the Korean Wave and its global impact on the creative industries of cinema, drama, music, fandom, beauty and fashion.

24 Sep - 25 June 2023

Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination

Step aboard and voyage to the edge of imagination in this immersive, genre-defying exhibition! Visitors will be at the heart of an interactive science fiction story which is filled with objects that explore how scientists and science fiction creators have inspired each other through innovation and imagination.

6 Oct 2022 - 4 May 2023

All the Feels: After Hours

Join a special late opening celebrating the exhibition Weird Sensation Feels Good featuring talks and performances by leading ASMRtists and digital creatives. Visitors will have exclusive access to the exhibition, as well as enjoy discussions, and immersive experiences throughout the museum.

Design Museum Kensington

The Carpenters' Line: Woodworking Heritage in Hida Takayama

Discover one major aspect of Japanese craftsmanship in this free exhibition which explores 1,300 years of master woodworking from the densely forested Hida region of Gifu Prefecture in central Japan.

Japan House London

29 Sept - 29 Jan 2023

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Great Exhibitions

See an exhibition in our cultural & educational venues covering art, photography, design, music, history, science and so much more.

Free Events in South Kensington

From guided tours through the galleries, self-led walks, free displays and galleries covering art, science, design and more.

October Half Term in South Kensington

Half term in South Kensington is packed with plenty of great events, exhibitions, performances and films to keep the kids entertained - from music, films, drop-in workshops, discovery days and activities at the museums, and so much more!

Try something different

Discover jewellery, earthquake simulators, journey to space, fashion. and lots more different events to experience in your visit.

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London's Royal Parks receives Green Flag award

London's Royal Parks have been recognised as among the best in the UK, after all of them received Green Flag awards this year - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Kaleidoscopic Minds - Thinking Differently

Local artist, Azarra Amoy, celebrates neurodiverse people and their contribution to the arts and sciences in South Kensington, through a series of colourful kaleidoscopic artworks on Exhibition Road.

Cromwell Place joins the Exhibition Road Cultural Group

We are delighted to welcome to our partnership of leading education and cultural organisations, international arts hub and membership organisation, Cromwell Place,

Royal College of Music Museum of Music

The Royal College of Music Museum has open to the public this autumn, offering visitors the unique opportunity to interact with over 500 years of musical history. including priceless items such as the world’s earliest guitar and earliest stringed keyboard instruments.

eat, meet & stay

Places to eat

There are plenty of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink here in South Kensington - from cafes, bars, afternoon tea, cocktails, bars, indoor picnic spots to a weekly Farmer's market.

Places to meet

If you are looking to hire somewhere in South Kensington, London, whether it is for a conference, private party, meeting room, film location or wedding, there are some unique venues to consider. To make it easier to find, we have compiled a list of venues that are available in the area.

Places to stay

Our cluster of world-leading cultural & educational organisations makes this a unique place to stay - with the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, & the Royal Albert Hall all within walking distance of each other.

Our Story

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.

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Join us each summer in South Kensington to enjoy a weekend of free events for all ages celebrating science and the arts and tune in for more live online events throughout the year. Sign up to email updates for all the latest news about the Great Exhibition Road Festival

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)

The Ismaili Centre

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Westminster City Council

Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

South Kensington Estates

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum

Royal College of Art

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