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

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Celebrating the V&A's new Exhibition Road Quarter

On 1 July Exhibition Road was pedestrianised as part of the V&A's Reveal Festival and spectacular floating Aerocene sculptures flew high above Exhibition Road.

A Salt Wind: Cross-Currents in Polish and British Poetry

Eight poets living in Poland and the UK were commissioned to reflect on the cross-currents between the two poetic cultures for Modern Poetry in Translation. Find out more about the resulting poems and prose.

The Exhibition Road Commission welcomes Tomas Saraceno to South Kensington

Tomas Saraceno's Aerocene Explorer floats above Exhibition Road at the end of a successful residency

Exhibition Road Music Day

Music Day took place on Exhibition Road between 2005 and 2012 in partnership with our Exhibition Road Cultural Group members and as part of the renowned international festival Fête de la Musique.

Kids itinerary: Sunshine in South Kensington

On a bright sunny day, there's nothing better than heading outside and enjoying London's outdoor green spaces. Follow our itinerary to make the most of the sunshine.

Grenfell Tower Tragedy Appeal

Kensington & Chelsea Foundation have launched a Grenfell Tower Appeal to help support those affected.

Kids itinerary: Take a break in South Kensington

Sometimes you need a weekend activity that keeps the kids happy, but gives you some downtime. Follow these low-key South Kensington itineraries to give yourself, and the kids, a break.

Supersonix 2012

Supersonix was an international celebration (Jan-June 2012) of the art and science of sound in all its complexity, taking place in London’s cultural heartland, Exhibition Road

Enlightened Princesses: Caroline, Augusta, Charlotte and the Shaping of the Modern World

Enlightened Princesses: Caroline, Augusta, Charlotte and the Shaping of the Modern World is a new exhibition exploring the lives of three German princesses, whose married into the British royal family.

Flutter into Summer: Sensational Butterflies South Kensington

With hundreds of colourful butterflies, and so many different species to spot, the Sensational Butterflies at the Natural History Museum is an experience not to be missed.

Tim Peake Launch Event at the Science Museum

On 15th December 2015, we hosted a special launch day and evening event with the UK Space Agency in collaboration with Discover South Kensington and its partners.

The V&A to celebrate the opening of the new Exhibition Road

The new V&A Exhibition Road entrance, gallery and courtyard will open on 30th June with week-long festival, celebrating the Museum’s new architecture, heritage and history

A day out with the kids at the Natural History Museum

Over the Easter holidays we tasked Freya (age 9) and Finlay (age 7) to select some of their favourite places to visit at the Natural History Museum.

Imperial Festival brings science to the fore in South Kensington

Imperial College London took South Kensington by storm at the weekend, with its annual celebration, Imperial Festival.

Itinerary: Science and Technology in South Kensington

South Kensington is home to a host of institutions and museums that celebrate science and technology. Follow this itinerary to explore the area's best science sights.

Volunteering in South Kensington: the Science Museum

Imperial College student Kate Smith talks about being a volunteer at the Science Museum, and explores some of the other volunteering opportunities you can find around South Kensington.