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Fun things to do with kids in South Kensington

Looking for family-friendly activities in South Kensington? Dive into a world of exploration and experimentation with interactive experiences tailored for families. From music and science to arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, immersive galleries, and beyond, there's plenty of inspiring fun for your kids to discover!

Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience

From 24th Oct
10am-5pm
Natural History Museum
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Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet.

Image credit: Surrounded, 1996 © Tim Burton

The World of Tim Burton

25th Oct- 26th May 2025
10am - 6:00pm
Design Museum
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Extended until the 26th May! Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers.

Wes Anderson: The Exhibition

21 Nov 2025 – 4 May 2026
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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The first retrospective exhibition of the work of film director Wes Anderson will follow the evolution of his films from his first experiments in the 90s, up to his recent, Oscar-winning frescoes.

Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall
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Find out what's on at London's most iconic music venue this Christmas! A feast of entertainment with all the trimmings!

Doodle Day

11th April
1:30pm-4:30pm
Design Museum
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Join the museum for an afternoon of playful drawing activities inspired by The World of Tim Burton exhibition.

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

Various dates
Various times
Science Museum
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Versailles, In Every Sense

24th Jan -1st April
Various times
Institut français
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Travel through time and embark on a sensory journey with the Versailles, In Every Sense season at the French Institute, echoing the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition at the Science Museum.

Gladiator in Concert

26th-27th April
Various times
Royal Albert Hall
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Presented in association with CineConcerts, sword-and-sandals epic Gladiator returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a special 25th anniversary screening with live orchestra.

Young People: Designing Topical Zines

10th May
2:30pm -5pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Discover the importance of 'zines' and their impact on society. Design and create your own zine - it can be about ANYTHING you like, from your favourite musician or to something you think needs a spotlight.

The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests

12th March-6th July
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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Just announced! Step into the serene world of Japanese carpentry. This exhibition transports visitors from the living forests that sustain the craft to the celebrated structures it has produced.

Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery

Open daily from 3rd April.
10:00am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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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.

Dino Disco

28th March
Natural History Museum
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Ever wanted to dance with a dino, boogie with some butterflies or do the worm under a whale? Grab the family and come to Dino Disco and dance the evening away.Suitable for children aged 6 -12.

Pop up Performance: Kuchipudi Indian Dance Workshop

15th March– 26th April
11am – 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Take part in a fun dance workshop for the whole family inspired by the Great Mughal exhibition.

Family Fun: Spring Flower Secrets

19th April
11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Celebrate Spring at Leighton House by creating your own bouquet of handmade, papercraft flowers full of hidden messages, that you can take home with you.

Discovery Days: Spring Surprises

8 - 10 April
11am - 3pm
Hyde Park
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Free, educational holiday activities celebrating the signs of spring! The activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together.

Discovery Days: Marvellous Mammals

15-17 April
11a, - 3pm
Hyde Park
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Free, educational holiday activities learning about Marvellous Mammals! 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.

Exploring Space

Closes 2nd June 2025
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this unforgettable gallery has invited millions of visitors to experience the astounding scientific and technological innovations that have made space exploration possible. Don’t miss your last chance to visit for free before Exploring Space closes later this year.

Design Camp: Analogue Graphic Design for 11 to 14 year olds

9th April & 28th May
10:15am - 4:15pm
Design Museum
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Inspired by 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style', young people will explore the basics of graphic design using paper and hand printing techniques to create a poster based on a personal achievement.

Shadow Sculptures

15th-16th April
11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Using light to cast shadows from their hands or selected objects, children will trace, cut out, decorate, and assemble their own unique free-standing sculptures.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?

16th May-22nd Feb 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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Touch a piece of Mars, wrap your hands around a fragment of the Moon and snap a selfie with the Allende meteorite, which – at 4.567 billion years old – is even older than Earth!

April Holidays: Shape Your World

9th-11th April
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the V&A for playful and mindful sessions for the whole family inspired by the natural world. These events are free!

Wish, Make and Celebrate!

12th April
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Wish, Craft and Celebrate is a new space for families to explore what brings them joy, through creating a wish, and celebrating the things that make you happy!

Dino Snores for Kids: Space Special

17th May
6:30pm-10am
Natural History Museum
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Travel to infinity and beyond as you explore what happens beyond the reaches of our planet at a sleepover that’s truly out of this world!

Nature Adventurers: Immersive Outdoor Sessions

26th April & 3rd May
10am - 3pm
The Royal Parks
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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.