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Things To Do for Under £15

Indulge in a cultural extravaganza in South Kensington without emptying your wallet. Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning Royal Parks, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of South Kensington or immerse yourself in captivating exhibitions- all within your budget of £15 or less.

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.

Tatreez: Palestinian Embroidery

1st June – 31st May 2026
10am – 5.30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Explore the past and present of Palestinian fashion. This display brings together examples of historic Palestinian dress from the V&A collection.

American Photographs

Until 16th May 2027
10 am - 6 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Their 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.

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.

Sir Richard Owen: A Natural Legacy

18 July 2025 – 23 July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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In this free display, look at the life of the man whose vision led to the creation of the Natural History Museum. On display for the first time are a selection of his published works and original drawings.

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

3rd Dec- 10th May 2026
10 am - 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.

Kids Tour: The Young Explorers

Dates vary
3 pm - 3.45 pm
Natural History Museum
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This fun, interactive tour is packed with stories, activities and surprises for young explorers. Prepare to discover a world of dinosaurs, giant mammals and much more.

Picture Making

27th March - 6th Sept 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Over three decades Brown has gained a reputation for her unique approach to painting, characterised by vigorous brushwork, a vivid sense of colour and dynamic all-over compositions that hold the viewer in an active space of looking.

PLATFORM: Simone Brewster

13th Feb 2026 – Jan 2027
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
Design Museum
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PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. Opening in February 2026, the second edition in the series will present the fascinating work of designer Simone Brewster.

Future of Food

Until 1 September 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.

Friday Late

Various dates & times
V&A South Kensington
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Bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and designers through live performance, film, installation, debate, DJs and more. Friday Late is free and drop-in.

Enchanted Creatures and How to Become One

26th May 2026
10.30 am & 1.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Bring animated tales from around the world to life with a live score performed on hand-crafted instruments made by young people from the Wilderwoods education initiative, alongside contributions from four continents.

Family Fun: Food & Nature

18th April
11am & 2.30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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This workshop will find out what types, how much & where our food is grown around the world. By exploring the foods we grow in the UK, recognising seasonal food & understanding ‘food miles’, parents can engage with their children how beneficial it is to work with nature & grow foods ourselves.

Star Trek at 60 Film Season

Dates vary
7.15 pm
Science Museum
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Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum.

The Great Arch

From 11th Mar
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Institut français
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The Great Arch is the true story of Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an unknown talent who wins a major French competition to design the Grande Arche in Paris. In this film, director Stéphane Demoustier weaves together the vision of an architect with conflicting politics.

Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience

Until Oct 2026
10 am - 4.45 pm
Natural History Museum
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Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet.

Women in Science Tour

Dates & times vary
Science Museum
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Join this volunteer-led tour to discover incredible stories of women in the field of science.

African & Caribbean Heritage tour: Past Meets Present

Until 12th Dec 2026
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join volunteer guides as they bring African and Caribbean heritage to life, uncovering powerful narratives that have too often been overlooked.

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

Opens 22nd May 2026
Entry from 10 am - 4.30 pm daily
Natural History Museum
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Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans and and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel a shark’s skin and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles. You’ll even get to touch fossil poo!

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

6th - 7th June 2026
12 pm - 6 pm
Great Exhibition Road Festival
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Join us on 6-7 June 2026 to celebrate science and the arts! Expect a weekend packed with free exciting events for all ages: from hands-on workshops and inspiring talks to immersive performances and art installations.

Unseen by Design: Representation, Belonging and the Cultural Void

28th April 2026
7 pm - 8.20 pm
Design Museum
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Join designer Simone Brewster in conversation with founder of A Vibe Called Tech, Charlene Prempeh, artist Joy Yamusangie, and architect Thomas Aquilina, exploring how design can tackle historical erasure and open spaces for representation, presence, belonging, and cultural visibility.

Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 166

23rd Mar - 28th Apr
10 am - 5 pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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The International Photography Exhibition 166 (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition, renowned for showcasing the diversity of contemporary photography from around the world.

A Celebration of the Traditional Arts in collaboration with Community Jameel

30th April 2026
6 pm - 9 pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Meet an inspiring panel of contemporary artists as they discuss the lineage of the traditional arts including ceramics, calligraphy and plasterwork, techniques and materials, the creative process and how handcrafted art can resonate with others.

Performance Festival 2026

24th Apr - 3rd May 2026
Times vary
V&A South Kensington
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Experience the storytelling, placemaking and memory-forming power of music and sound. Explore reverberation, repetition and mythmaking through live performances, screenings, talks, tours and workshops, all inspired by the theme 'echoes’.