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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!

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!

Our Story with David Attenborough

Open now until Jan 2026
10am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings. Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet.

Future of Food

24th July-4th Jan 2026
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet.

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Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs

30th July-9th Nov
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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This exhibition celebrates the beauty and precision inherent in Japanese design through the exploration of pictograms – both past and present – and their future potential for international communication.

Spider-Man: No Way Home in Concert

14th Nov
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Swing by the World Premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home in Concert, and hear the film's iconic soundtrack performed live-to-picture for the first time ever.

IMAX 70MM Season

Various dates and times
Science Museum
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From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.

Pop-up Performance: Caribbean Storytelling

6th Sept - 6th Dec
11am- 3:.40pm
V&A South Kensington
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Celebrate Caribbean culture through fun family activities, games, and stories.

October Design Camps

October
Various times
Design Museum
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A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.

Work Experience Week in the Language Department

23rd - 27th March 2026
10am-4pm
Goethe-Institut
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Would you like to gain hands-on experience in an international cultural institution? Join this one-week work experience programme at the Goethe-Institut London and explore the work of our language and educational services departments. Apply now!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert (12A)

15th Nov
2:30pm or 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens in concert with John Williams' score performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ludwig Wicki.

Courses for Children and Young Learners

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Vibrant, in-person German courses for children and teens aged 6-17. From beginner classes to creative options like Coding & German, young learners enjoy a hands-on, engaging approach to language learning – right here in South Kensington.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

17th Oct - 12th July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it. Now in its sixth decade, the exhibition sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

14th Nov - 1st January
Hyde Park
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The ultimate destination for festive fun is back with over 150 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

French Film Festival London 2025

12th–23rd Nov
Various times
Institut français
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With many UK premieres, the selection showcases the variety of voices, forms and budgets that altogether represent the wealth and diversity of French cinema production.

Family Fun: Storytelling and draw along with Nadine Kaadan

22nd Nov
11am - 12:30pm & 2:30-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join this fun, imaginative workshop where families will take part in life-drawing activities and draw-along challenges, to co-create a final illustration exploring the meaning of 'peace'. Only £5!

Family Fun: Drawing from Life

6th Dec
11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join us for a special family-friendly life drawing workshop to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Only £5!

Museum Half Term Family Fun

26th Oct - 2nd Nov
Royal College of Music
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Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term. Discover and engage with their amazing collections through a treasure hunt in the Museum Gallery!

October Family Festival

25th Oct- 2nd Nov
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Come and enjoy space-themed shows, activities, self-guided trails and much more at the Museum this October half-term.

Discover Dr Jane Goodall’s scientific journey

24 Oct – 24th Nov
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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In this new, free display inspired by the work of Roots & Shoots, Dr Goodall’s educational and environmental programme, visitors can follow the late Jane Goodall's journey from a curious child to a world-changing natural scientist.

My Christmas Orchestral Adventure

7th Dec
12:30pm & 4:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Oh no! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully our trusty ensemble has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day!

Family Fun (5-10yrs): Drawing from Life

6th Dec
11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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In this clothed, life-drawing class, children and parents will be invited to celebrate disability and difference through creative exploration, guided drawing prompts, and meaningful conversations.