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

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Chemistry-themed Family Day

The Science Museum will host a free chemistry-themed family day, featuring workshops delivered by chemistry professionals and live performances from the Girls Choir of St Catharine's College as well as our free chemistry-themed family activities: Marvellous Mistakes, Cracking Chemistry and It’s a Chem-mystery!

Emma Kunz

The first UK solo exhibition by the late Swiss healer, researcher and artist Emma Kunz (1892–1963) is conceived with artist Christodoulos Panayiotou. Kunz never received a formal arts education, yet from 1938 she produced hundreds of geometric drawings, which were first exhibited posthumously in the early 1970s.

Serpentine Galleries

23rd Mar - 19th May

10-6pm, closed Mondays

Home Futures

Last chance to explore today’s home through the prism of yesterday’s imagination. Are we living in the way that pioneering architects and designers throughout the 20th century predicted, or has our idea of home proved resistant to real change?

Design Museum Kensington

7th Nov - 24th March 2019

Dyson School of Design Engineering Open House

Part of Imperial Enterprise Month, the Dyson School Open House will bring you face-to-face with leading and emerging design engineers through talks, installations and exhibitions of work. So come and be immersed in visions of the future, sustainable design, audio experiences and more.

Imperial College London

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ChemFest 2019

To celebrate 150 years of the Periodic Table of the elements in 2019, the Science Museum, the V&A, Imperial College London, Royal College of Art, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Society of Chemistry are holding a festival of chemistry in South Kensington.

Music in South Kensington

For all music lovers, South Kensington has plenty to offer from masterclasses, percussion festivals, big bands, classical, world music, live orchestras, music for all the family and so much more.

Great Exhibitions

Great exhibitions in South Kensington, London. Experience the design and culture of video games, see extraordinary art, marvel at stunning wildlife photography, explore life in the dark, discover how homes are changing and so much more.

Fun for the Kids

Explore and experiment - interactive activities for families - music, science, arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, simulators and so much more here in South Kensington.

Tours and Talks

Enjoy a talk, join a debate, take yourself on a tour or book into one of the guided tours in South Kensington.

A trip to the movies

Enjoy a trip to the movies in South Kensington from blockbusters, live orchestras, film festivals, IMAX screens to Sunday classics. There is something for everyone.

A night out in London

From DJs, films, late night exhibitions, concerts, inspiring talks, immersive performances, sleepovers, Museum Lates, lectures - there is plenty to do here in South Kensington in the evening.

Easter Holidays

There's plenty to do in South Kensington over Easter - exciting exhibitions and activities for the whole family from drop-in events, a room full of games consoles, music, films and much more.

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Be an Ambassador for London

Do you love London? Share this love with the rest of the world by becoming a Team London Ambassador this summer. Applications close on the 31st March, link to apply in the article!

Win tickets to British Summer Time Hyde Park 2019

This summer there is another fantastic set of summer concerts for Hyde Park as the line-up is announced for British Summer Time 2019 and we have a pair of tickets to give away

Christian Dior couture gowns go on display at the V&A

The V&A opens the largest and most comprehensive exhibition ever staged in the UK on the House of Dior – the museum’s biggest fashion exhibition since Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty in 2015.

Behind the scenes at the Science Museum

We met with Hannah, an Explainer at the Science Museum, for a little insight into what it’s like working there as well as some visitor tips and top picks.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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