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

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Win Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2022 Tickets

Discover South Kensington has 4 tickets for 3 attractions to give away for London’s spectacular Christmas destination - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

Win 2 Tickets to the Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

‘Tis the season in South Kensington and this year, Discover South Kensington have 2x tickets to the Royal Albert Hall’s Christmas Carols this Christmas eve!

Royal Albert Hall

Science Museum Lates: Injecting Hope

Join the Science Museum as they celebrate the opening of their newest exhibition Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine. There’ll be fascinating talks, illuminating tours, hands-on workshops, plus the regular Lates highlights will be here for you to enjoy, including a pub quiz and a silent disco!

Kamala Ibrahim Ishag

An exhibition by pioneering Sudanese artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishag, whose work intertwines the earthly and the spiritual through an understanding of our connections with the natural world. Her widely recognised paintings contemplate the cyclical flow of life and the intangible aspects of women’s lives in Sudan.

7th Oct-29th 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.

Christmas in South Kensington

Bring your family and friends South Kensington for a truly magical Christmas treat. There's carols, Nutcracker ballet and more at the Royal Albert Hall, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, fantastic exhibitions, films and events.

Fill your stockings with treats from South Kensington

South Kensington's cultural online & onsite shops are full of imaginative ideas for gifts including the gift of an annual membership. Support these fantastic charities helping them make the year ahead merry and bright.

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Exhibition Road Cultural Group announces the appointment of a new Director

The Board of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group are pleased to announce that our new Director will be Sally Noonan. Sally will be taking over from Emily Candler who is stepping down after leading the Exhibition Road Cultural Group for 9 years.

Win 4 Tickets to The Nutcracker at The Royal Albert Hall

It’s not the wintertime in London without The Nutcracker! And this year, Discover South Kensington have four tickets to giveaway to one lucky winner to see the magic unfold this December!

Win 2 tickets to the premiere of Cirque du Soleil's Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities

This winter sees the return of Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall. and we have 2 tickets to giveaway to attend the spectacular European premier of Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities

Christmas in South Kensington

The festive season is upon on us in all its glory and South Kensington is full of Christmas treats to get you in the spirit. Prepare to indulge yourself in all that South Kensington has to offer. Discover the range of fun activities to get involved with this December.

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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