Discover an unforgettable day in South Kensington with our guide to free events. Delve into guided tours through galleries, embark on self-led walks, immerse yourself in our new series of Lates events, explore captivating free displays, and journey through miles of galleries showcasing art, science, design, natural history, and beyond.
The Photography Centre showcases over 600 captivating images, from some of the oldest known photographs to modern masters, forming one of the world’s most significant collections since 1852.
Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist.
Join this volunteer-led tour to discover incredible stories of women in the field of science.
Last Saturday of the month, except December. Join the V&A Volunteer Guides to explore gender and sexual identities through a selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus objects in the V&A’s rich and surprising collections.
Join V&A South Kensington for a mini Design Baby drop-in! A sensory play session for children aged 0-3 and their guardians throughout the Easter holidays.
Join crochet designer Sarabi Hawke for a playful waste weaving workshop where you will use scrap material and colourful yarn to create your own unique textile treasure to take away.
Inventors needed! Join this playful workshop created by toy inventor and prop maker Isobel Irwin, design your very own toy and practice the skills you need to look after them.
Join Swallow’s Wings Puppetry for a fun performance mixing puppetry, storytelling, and traditional West African music. Afterwards, make your own puppet to take home and look after!
Leap into a world of make-believe with artist and dramatherapist Samantha Adams and make your own story!
Meet ceramic and multimedia artist, Emily Stapleton-Jefferis, at the V&A South Kensington. She will share with you the magic behind what she makes, which is inspired by the relationships that take place in the natural world.
Join volunteer guides as they bring African and Caribbean heritage to life, uncovering powerful narratives that have too often been overlooked.
Come and learn how to identify mammal tracks and create your own, make a bat finger puppet and learn mammal facts on our mammal trail and hear stories about some of the animals in the park.
This free display explores some of today’s most pressing issues through diverse approaches to contemporary image-making.
Join the Museum to explore the relationship between fashion and the natural world and discover the female scientists and activists whose work has shaped our understanding.
The Museum is excited to finally share Fixing Our Broken Planet, their first new permanent gallery since 2016! Explore the biggest challenges facing the planet and discover science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.
Can beauty be measured? Prof Armand Leroi and his team at Imperial College think so – and they need your help! They’ve devised a game to discover the most beautiful pot shape. Art and Science meet! Play this quick game to take part and help them discover The Perfect Pot!
Explore the past and present of Palestinian fashion. This display brings together examples of historic Palestinian dress from the V&A collection.
Their collection of photography from the United States – one of the largest outside North America – reveals the breadth of the country's photographic traditions and the central role of image-making in American life.
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
Recharge and cool down in the heart of the V&A. A place for kids to paddle in the courtyard shallow pool or grab a drink while surrounded by summer planting and stunning Victorian architecture.
In this free display, look at the life of the man whose vision led to the creation of the Natural History Museum. On display for the first time are a selection of his published works and original drawings.
Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!
In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.
Celebrate the innovative printmaking techniques and bold visions of 25 women printmakers from 1900 – Now. From Käthe Kollwitz to Faith Ringgold, explore the work of artists who have used print to make their own lasting impression. This event is free!
