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Hidden Treasures

Whether you're visiting South Kensington for the first time, or you've visited a hundred times, here's a list of some of the best, but least well-known, exhibits, galleries, and places.

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

3rd Dec- 10th May
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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Involving more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan, Hyakkō is a celebration of contemporary Japanese craft aesthetics.

Darbar Festival: Yogabliss with Kanwal Ahluwalia

29th Nov
10am
Royal Albert Hall
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Take a holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music. This 60-minute hatha yoga class will build strength and balance, relieve stress, support wellbeing and centre the mind.

Lord of the Flies

30th Nov-16th Dec
Various times
Institut français
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Amidst a nuclear war, a plane carrying a group of schoolboys crash lands on a deserted island. With no adult survivors, the boys are forced to fend for themselves.

Tim Peake: Celebrating 10 Years Since Blast Off

14th Dec
Various times
Science Museum
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Join us for a day of exciting free activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of astronaut Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station. Look out for Tim Peake, who will be at the museum all day!

Christmas quiz: London

18th Dec
7.30pm-10.00pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Get ready for a holly, jolly evening filled with festive cheer and brain-teasing fun at our Christmas quiz organised by the London regional committee!

Dress Codes

On until 30th Nov
10am-4pm
Kensington Palace
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Last chance to see! Explore the codes and conventions of royal clothing, and the powerful impact fashion can make when boundaries are pushed and dress codes evolve.

Science Afternoon Tea

Available Thurs-Sun
12pm and 3pm
Science Museum
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Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist.

Under 30s ticket offers

Royal Albert Hall
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The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!

Dwellings, Rehomed

Until June 2027
Design Museum
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Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.

Imperial College (Tuesdays) Farmers' Market

Every Tuesday
9am-2pm
Imperial College London
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Imperial College Lunch Market is open to everyone and is an oasis of calm for lunch; the menu is extensive everything from free range sausages to vegan dishes, noodles, katsu and authentic wood fired pizza.

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.

Photography Now

15th Nov 2025 – 12th Sept 2026
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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This free display explores some of today’s most pressing issues through diverse approaches to contemporary image-making.

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.

Coming Soon: David Hockney

12th March - 23rd August 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Serpentine is honoured to announce an exhibition of recent works by David Hockney. Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!

After:hours adult education

Various dates and times
Imperial College London
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Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.

Future Observatory: Tools for Transition

Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
Design Museum
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In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.

New Year’s Eve: Party at the Museum

31st December
8pm-1:30am
Natural History Museum
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Tickets now on sale! Prepare your moves to get the earth quaking, get ready to heat up the dancefloor and make meteoric waves into an unforgettable 2026.

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!