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Accessibility in South Ken

South Kensington offers accessible events and experiences all year round – from relaxed openings and sensory-friendly exhibitions to step-free venues and inclusive activities for all ages. 

Night Owls

Various dates and times
Science Museum
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Night Owls is a sensory friendly event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Image credit: ‘Rebirth’ Garments. Sandra Oviedo (a.k.a.) Colectivo Multipolar

Design and Disability

7th June 2025- 15th Feb 2026
10am - 5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Both a celebration and a call to action, this exhibition showcases the radical contributors of disabled, Deaf, and neurodiverse people and communities to design history and contemporary culture. Tickets are now on sale.

Early Birds

Various dates and times
Science Museum
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Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing

4th June 2025- 7th Feb 2026
10am-11am
Natural History Museum
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Experience this out-of-this-world exhibition away from busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed exhibition viewings, designed specifically for disabled and neurodiverse visitors.

Getting Here

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Find out more about accessibility around South Kensington.

Access at Imperial College London

Imperial College London
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Find information about accessibility at Imperial College London here.

Access at the Royal College of Art

Royal College of Art
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Find information about accessibility at the Royal College of Art here.

Access at Leighton and Sambourne House

Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Find information about accessibility at Leighton House and Sambourne House here.

Access at Japan House London

Japan House London
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Find information about accessibility at Japan House London here.

Access at the Royal Society of Sculptors

The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Find information about accessibility at the Royal Society of Sculptors here.

Access at the Design Museum

Design Museum
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Find information about accessibility at the Design Museum here.

Access at Serpentine

Serpentine
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Find information about accessibility at Serpentine here.

Access at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Find information about accessibility at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) here.

Access at Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace
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Find information about accessibility at Kensington Palace here.

Access at the Goethe-Institut London

Goethe-Institut
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Find information about accessibility at the Goethe-Institut London here.

Access at the Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music
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Find information about accessibility at the Royal College of Music here.

Access at the Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum
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Find information about accessibility at the Natural History Museum here.

Access at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall
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Find information about accessibility at the Royal Albert Hall here.

Access at the Science Museum

Science Museum
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Find information about accessibility at the Science Museum here.

Access at V&A South Kensington

V&A South Kensington
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Find information about accessibility at the V&A South Kensington here.

Young People with Additional Needs (11-16yrs): Image-transfer art with Maliheh Zafarnezhad

7th Feb
11am-12:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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In this calm and welcoming session led by The View from Here exhibition artist Maliheh Zafarnezhad, young people with additional needs are invited to explore Leighton House through touch, colour, and imagination.