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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.

My favourite things: NHM Curator Blanca Huertas shares her museum highlights

Senior Curator Blanca Huertas shares what she loves the most about working at the Natural History Museum, and gives some top tips for visitors.

Itinerary: South Kensington for the art lover

South Kensington is a cultural hub overflowing with art and design attractions. Take a day to see the best of the area's creative offerings.

Creative Quarter - Friday 17th November 2017

Creative Quarter will be held on 17th November, providing a free day of insights into creative industries and creative careers for 13-19 year olds.

This year's Serpentine Pavilion revealed

Diébédo Francis Kéré, the award-winning architect from Gando, Burkino Faso, has been commissioned to design the Serpentine Pavilion 2017.

Robots at the Science Museum

Throughout history, artists and scientists have sought to understand what it means to be human by re-creating ourselves. The new exhibition Robots, will explore that obsession and reveal the remarkable 500-year story of humanoid robots.

Itinerary: Architecture in South Kensington

South Kensington is home to a rich diversity of architecture and building design. Take a day to stroll through the area and appreciate how architectural style has changed over time.

South Kensington celebrates fashion and style

South Kensington is a London hub of culture and creativity, so what better place to celebrate the innovation and artistry of fashion. In 2017, organisations across South Kensington will showcase some of fashion's most inspiring talents and visions from throughout the past century.

The Winners of Beazley's Designs of the Year

Beazley Designs of the Year have been announced. Celebrating design that promotes or delivers change, enables access, extends design practice or captures the spirit of the year.. This year the overall winner went to a flat-packed refugee shelter named best design of 2016.

Studying in South Kensington - an RCM student's perspective

David Zucchi, a Canadian saxophonist, tells us what it is like to study in South Kensington at the Royal College of Music and shares his favourite local places to visit.

Suggested Itinerary: South Kensington Museums in a Day

If you only have one day to see all the sights of South Kensington's museums, follow this suggested itinerary to see some highlights from South Kensington's big museums.

Collecting Europe

A collaboration between the Goethe-Institut London and the V&A in partnership with the British Council has commissioned 12 artists from around the world to imagine what Europe might look like 2,000 years from now, and how our present might be viewed from the future.

The Design Museum moves to Kensington

The Design Museum has moved to a new home in Kensington, where it continues to celebrate architecture and design - from fashion to digital technology - in a fresh and creative new space.

A snapshot of Creative Quarter 2016

Now in its 11th year, Creative Quarter once again brought 13-19-year-olds into the South Kensington cultural hub to explore creative career and creative industries.

Celebrating Zaha Hadid in South Kensington

This winter, South Kensington will celebrate Zaha Hadid – the architect, designer and artist – as the new Mathematics Gallery opens at the Science Museum and a new exhibition of paintings and drawings by Zaha Hadid opens at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery.