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.
A new display by Mimi Ọnụọha. In her ongoing series ‘The Hair In The Cable’, Ọnụọha reframes the cultural and philosophical roots of the internet.
Through a series of sculptures and installations, visitors will encounter the delicate yet powerful ways in which Penone reveals nature’s hidden structures, rhythms, and gestures.
After almost 40 years of showcasing real rockets and spacecraft, don't miss your last chance to see this out-of-this-world gallery!
Escape rationality, embrace fiction and question your perspectives with special events including live performances, talks, screenings, tours and workshops – all inspired by the theme of 'illusion'.
Thomson was a 19th-century master photographer, traveller, writer, and was RGS Instructor of Photography. His work from this period includes portraits, landscapes and scenes of festivals in Thailand.
Come along to our purpose-built learning centre for Nature Adventurers, a series of Saturday activity sessions for 8–12-year-old adventurers and nature lovers.
How do we understand & inspire motivation? Join Professor Sebastian Deterding, Chair in Design Engineering, to explore how computational media, including games, shed light on what drives us.
Dame Kate Bingham, Managing Partner, SV Health Investors, and former Chair of the UK Vaccine Taskforce, explores the lasting impact of women's leadership and resilience during the pandemic.
A free festival exploring pathways into creative careers in still and moving image.
From millinery and silversmithing to weaving and puppetry, be inspired by live demonstrations from world class artisans as part of London Craft Week.
This free exhibition showcases crafts and traditions across regional boundaries and generations, representing the essence of Hong Kong as a melting pot of vibrant cultures.
Join the Museum this May for half term activities that explore joy and storytelling through art and design.
Get hands-on with clay to create words or characters, then bring them to life in a short animated film.
Just announced! A new, free exhibition about how food must change to protect the planet. Be the first to see it this summer—opens 24 July 2025.
Tanzanian artist Shafina Jaffe blends spirituality, nature, and sustainable practice on Tanzanian bark cloth. Jaffer’s work reflects on the soul’s search for truth amid today’s climate crisis.