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Easter fun for all the family

This Easter there are lots of great things to do with the family in South Kensington - from discovery days with the Royal Parks, pop-up performances at the V&A, painting workshops at Leighton House Museum, catch an animated film at Institut français or discover one of the fantastic exhibitions.

Discovery Days: Spring Surprises

4th-6th April
11am-3pm
Hyde Park
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Celebrate the changing of the season with the family and get outdoors to enjoy fun nature-inspired activities suitable for the whole family to enjoy.

Jurassic Encounters: Animal Show

13th &17th Feb, 5th & 12th April
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Natural History Museum
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Delve into the Jurassic and meet the modern-day relatives of the animals that lived alongside Dippy in this fantastic animal handling show. Meet incredible creatures, including snakes, lizards and tarantulas, and learn more about them in this 45-minute, ethical experience.

Quiet walking routes to and around South Ken

Discover South Kensington
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If you’re planning your trip to South Ken, take a look at our new walking map, created with Footways, where you can discover a range of wonderful routes to take a quiet stroll & discover our extraordinary history. Get off the tube a stop early and explore London’s home of arts, science and inspiration by foot.

Children & Families at The Royal Albert Hall

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The Royal Albert Hall have a wide range of shows and events for children and families to get involved in, which all promise an unforgettable day out. From storytelling for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts featuring Albert’s Band, there is something to fascinate and inspire children of every age.

Ai Weiwei: Making Sense

7th April- 30th July 2023
10am-6pm
Design Museum Kensington
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Tickets are now on sale for globally renowned artist Ai Weiwei who will present his work as a commentary on design and what it reveals about our changing values, in a major new show from April 2023.

The Garden

Daily
Open from 11.15 am
Science Museum
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The Garden is an exciting interactive space, created especially for children aged 3–6 and their parents and carers in the basement of the Museum.

V&A trail: Explore as a family

Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A
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Are you ready to go on an adventure? This trail takes you on a journey through V&A galleries, exploring some of the incredible cultures and traditions you can see. You will discover objects that are hundreds of years old, uncover secret meanings behind animals and colour in art, and learn about some of the wonders of the museum, from an emperor's throne to dragons, from plaster casts to wigs!

V&A Secret Seekers

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V&A
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Set off on a treasure hunt to unlock the secrets of the museum hidden in its walls. Meet a cast of characters, collect gems and reveal the museum's secrets!

Pattern Pod

Daily
Science Museum
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Pattern Pod is an amazing multi-sensory area for children under 8 years old. Fun, interactive exhibits encourage them to recognise and copy patterns.

Investigate for Families

Daily
Mon-Fri 4pm-5:15pm; School hols 10:30-4:30pm
Natural History Museum
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Get a feel for how scientists work by having a go yourself. Come and explore hundreds of real nature specimens that form the evidence museum scientists use in their daily work.

Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries

Daily
10-6pm (last entry 5:15pm)
Science Museum
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Showcasing extraordinary medical artefacts including the world’s first MRI scanner, Fleming’s penicillin mould, a professional pianist’s prosthetic arm and even robotic surgery equipment.

Families Workshop: Zines with Printmaking!

15th April
10:30am-4pm
V&A
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Join this free workshop with Khidr Collective to explore how to make a DIY zine! Get inspired by people’s experiences and objects from the V&A’s collection to to fill your zine with images and text celebrating Ramadan, belonging and joy!

Nature Explorers

27th March- 22nd April
10am-5pm
V&A
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Celebrate Earth day by picking up a copy of the V&A's 'Nature Explorers' paper activity, and get exploring with the whole family!

Great Exhibitionists

27th March-1st April
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Royal College of Music
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Taking up the spirit of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students. Expect a variety of innovative performances, including collaborations with visual artists, dancers and actors, a multimedia composition and much more.

Japan House London Family Workshops

10th-16th April
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Explore the cultures of Japan this Easter with a series of free family-friendly workshops. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity while trying an activity using original Japan House London worksheets.

Japan House London Family Workshops

10th-16th April
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Japan House London
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Explore the cultures of Japan this Easter with a series of free family-friendly workshops. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity while trying an activity using original Japan House London worksheets.

Peter Rabbit

6th & 12th April
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Institut français
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Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers in Beatrix Potter’s books, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude.

Children's Terrarium Workshop

5th April
12pm-1pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Join The Royal Society of Sculptors for an afternoon of fun and games, as both adults and children sit alongside each other and get ready to learn about the best terrarium friendly plants a Bug can hide under, and how activated charcoal becomes a worms favourite food.

Design Camp: Lino Printing for 8 to 11 year olds

4th April
10am-4pm
Design Museum Kensington
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Join this workshop to learn how to create a unique lino-printed poster inspired by the colourful designs of Yinka Ilori and Morag Myerscough. Suitable for children aged 8– 11.

Design Camp: Digital Illustration for 8 to 11 year olds

6th April
10am-4pm
Design Museum Kensington
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Using Photoshop to draw and collage, curate your own Museum of Me with illustrator and animator Lauren Veevers.

Design Camp: Natural Dyes for 11 to 14 year olds

6th April
10:30am-4:30pm
Design Museum Kensington
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Learn how to use fresh and dried flowers to naturally dye silk in this eco–conscious workshop with designer Georgia Bosson to create your own hand-dyed hair ties and scrunchies.

Under the Sea 3D (U)

1st-16th April
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Science Museum
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Encounter some of the most stunning creatures of the sea face-to-face, explore the wonder of the oceans, and investigate the impact of global climate change on these spectacular yet delicate ecosystems.

Easter Family Fun: Be a Palaeontologist

3rd-16th April
11am-4pm
Natural History Museum
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Join the Museum for a day of activities that will challenge the way your little ones think about the natural world - its past, present and future - and inspire their curiosity and fascination.

Hidden Stories of Kensington Gardens

28th April
12pm-1:30pm
Kensington Gardens
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Discover hidden stories behind it's famous statues, including the beloved Peter Pan, and a statue thrown out of Trafalgar Square. Go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial and get a close-up view of the stunning Frieze of Parnassus.