If you want to spend your lunchtime learning new things, waking up your mind or getting inspired, there's plenty to do in South Kensington. Take a walk through Hyde Park, learn from exhibitions at the Natural History Museum or Science Museum, or wander through galleries at the V&A, Design Museum or Serpentine Galleries.
Designer Maker User, the Design Museum's only permanent exhibition, features almost 1000 items of twentieth and twenty-first century design viewed through the angles of the designer, manufacturer and user, including a crowdsourced wall.
The Blyth Gallery, curated by Mindy Lee, is an artist-run space for creative exploration of ambitious visual projects. Exhibitions include Imperial College students and staff shows, exhibitions of postgraduate Fine Art student work and work by visiting professional artists.
Spanning five centuries, the Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dresses in the world.
Step inside a landmark like no other. Together with a friendly guide, take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall.
Join one of our volunteer guides on this tour and discover the origins of the museum while learning about the fascinating treasures held in the V&A’s extensive collections.
Join volunteer guides and discover the fascinating garments and fashion-related objects that help shape the V&A’s rich collection.
Join V&A volunteer guides for an architectural tour of their South Kensington building, which will take you through the history and setting of their collections.
Join The Royal Parks for a leisurely walk in Kensington Gardens, to discover the importance of lichens and how to identify common species
Join The Royal Parks for a walking tour around Hyde Park, with exclusive access to the hidden Pet Cemetery. Discover its history like never before on a guided tour.
Join The Royal Parks for an introduction to beautiful Kensington Gardens including exclusive access to the Albert Memorial.
Celebrate the innovative printmaking techniques and bold visions of 25 women printmakers from 1900 – Now. From Käthe Kollwitz to Faith Ringgold, explore the work of artists who have used print to make their own lasting impression. This event is free!
The V&A's collection of photography from the United States – one of the largest outside North America – reveals the breadth of the country's photographic traditions and the central role of image-making in American life. This event is free.
The Lavery is home to a restaurant, café and elegant events spaces located on South Kensington’s Cromwell Place. The kitchen is led by Yohei Furuhashi. Yohei’s menu highlights Mediterranean seasonality while incorporating influences and ingredients from the British Isles.
Say hello to a full-size Diplodocus grazing in a Jurassic garden, come face-to-face with the earliest mammals and walk in the footsteps of our earliest ancestors. As you explore the grassland, wetland and woodland habitats, experience how nature can thrive in urban spaces. Booking not necessary.
Visit Hyde Park, where the 1851 Great Exhibition was held. Download the free app to see a true-to-size recreation of the Crystal Palace. Explore the site, admire the building's scale and details, and learn about its fascinating history.
Engineers shape the world that we live in, creating bold, ground-breaking innovations that respond to global challenges and improve billions of lives. But how much do we know about the people behind these innovations?
Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a retro games fan, a serious gamer or just want to beat your family at Mario Kart.
Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.
