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Great exhibitions in South Kensington

South Kensington has some great exhibitions to enjoy. Marvel at stunning wildlife photography, be inspired by fashion and contemporary art, or visit the imaginative world of Tim Burton.

The Pleasure of Misuse

30th May - 13th July
Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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This exhibition considers the comedy of mundane objects, cases of accidental or deliberate ‘misuse’ that can afford particularly liberating moments of laughter and joy.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Tour

6th, 15th, 20th & 28th June
9 - 9.45 am
Natural History Museum
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Are we on the brink of finding signs of life beyond Earth? Discover why scientists are more optimistic than ever that conditions for life could exist beyond our planet. In this special out-of-hours tour, you’ll explore our amazing planet, the possibilities of life on Mars and much more.

Our Story with David Attenborough

Opens 19th June
10am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Just announced! 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.

London Craft Week x V&A Academy 2025

13th - 20th May
Various times
V&A South Kensington
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From millinery and silversmithing to weaving and puppetry, be inspired by live demonstrations from world class artisans as part of London Craft Week.

Future of Food

24th July-4th Jan 2026
9am-6pm
Science Museum
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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.

The Global Conference of the Birds

23rd May-1st June
10am-5pm
Ismaili Centre
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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.

Victorian Treasures from Cecil French and Scott Thomas Buckle

24th May-21st Sept
10am-5:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Cecil French and Scott Thomas Buckle both began acquiring Victorian art against the grain of fashionable taste. This exhibition will offer visitors an up-close look at the act and process of art collecting.

Serpentine Supper Club x Friends Of Ours

29th May
6pm-10pm
Serpentine
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Join the Serpentine for an exclusive after-hours view of Arpita Singh: Remembering followed by a three course sharing menu and cocktails inspired by the Arpita Singh exhibition.

Play Pavilion

11th June - 10th Aug 2025
Serpentine
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Opening in June, the Play Pavilion is a public art project that invites visitors of all ages to explore the creative possibilities of play.

Play Pavilion

11th June - 10th Aug 2025
Serpentine
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Opening in June, the Play Pavilion is a public art project that invites visitors of all ages to explore the creative possibilities of play.

RCA2025: School of Arts & Humanities Show

19th June – 22nd June
12pm-6pm
Royal College of Art
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An exhibition showcasing the work of graduating RCA students in the School of Arts & Humanities.

Siam through the lens of John Thomson

28th April- 30th May
10am-5pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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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.

Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots

3rd April- 7th Sept
Serpentine
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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.

The Hair in the Cable

3rd March-25th Aug
9:30am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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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.

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.

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.

Arpita Singh: Remembering

20th March - 27th July
10am- 6pm
Serpentine
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Just announced! Her first solo exhibition of Arpita Singh outside India, Singh’s paintings centre on her emotional and psychological state, drawing from Bengali folk art and Indian stories, interwoven with experiences of social upheaval and global conflict.

Earth Photo 2025 Exhibition

17th Jun-20th Jun
10.00am - 5.00pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Earth Photo addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.