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The Student's South Kensington Bucket List

If you're looking for a low-budget, quick-plan day (or night) out, look no further! There's plenty for anyone on a budget, with mind-opening galleries, exhibitions and events to help you with your subject, broaden your perspective or just relax and enjoy a nice break from studying!

100 Years of Leighton House, After-Hours

28th Nov
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join us for a festive after-hours exploration of the historic house and the three celebratory exhibitions to mark '100 Years of Leighton House'.

Drink and Draw in Leighton's studio

6th Nov
7pm-9pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join for a fun evening of life drawing with 2B Or Not 2B Collective at the beautiful, historic Leighton House where you can approach drawing and appreciate the human figure in an informal and relaxed setting.

Workshop: Introduction to Digital Fashion

8th Nov
10am-2:30pm
Design Museum
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Step into the world of digital fashion to create your own 3D outfit, customise your avatar and experiment with virtual design using the software CLO3D in this introductory workshop.

Oppenheimer (15) - 70mm

21st Oct & 18th Nov
7.15pm
Science Museum
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The first film in history to be shot in black and white IMAX 70mm film, watch multi-award-winning Oppenheimer in the format it was intended for.

Architecture of the Natural History Museum Tour

12th, 15th, 17th Oct
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Join the Museum for a special tour as they look at the fascinating stories hidden within the architecture of the iconic building.

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.

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.

Young People: Artivism Zines with Roshi Rouzbehani

8th Nov
2pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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How can art be a voice for change? In this creative workshop, young people will explore 'artivism', the powerful space where art and activism meet, and discover the DIY world of zines as a way to share bold ideas, personal stories, and activist messages. Only £5!

Welcome home: postcards from the field

31st Oct
6:30pm-9pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Short talks from recently returned expeditions and field research projects – hear what they did and the lessons they learned. Followed by a chance to meet, connect, and celebrate their work.

Fête du cinéma d’Animation

4th-31st Oct
Various times
Institut français
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Fans of animated films, whatever your age, enjoy this animation festival with a great selection of new films alongside ultimate classics.

Goethe-Kino – Natja Brunckhorst: Two to One

29th Oct
7pm
Goethe-Institut
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East Germany, summer 1990: As the country prepares to reunite with the West, its currency is pulled from circulation. Three friends find a stash of soon-to-be worthless cash – and race to turn it into profit. Part of the Goethe-Institut’s monthly screening series of contemporary German film gems.

A Man Vanishes

12th Oct & 29th Oct 2025
3pm & 6pm
Japan House London
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The film starts in a documentary style, investigating the real-life disappearance of Ōshima Tadashi, a young salesman from Niigata Prefecture. A restless curiosity about human nature is a genre-blending story of the search for a missing man.

Pop Up Performance: A Moment with Miss Jacqui

27th Oct
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join Miss Jacqui for a joyful, hands-on workshop of poetry and song where the whole family can create, connect, and express themselves. This event is free!

Evening Yoga at the Museum

Various dates and times
V&A South Kensington
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Unwind after your day with our unique evening yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.

Dino Snores for Grown Ups

10th Jan & 20th Feb 2026
6:30pm-10am
Natural History Museum
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Enjoy a night of fun, food, science, movies and music at the Natural History Museum's sleepover, Dino Snores for Grown ups.