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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.

Under the sea 3D (U)

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Science Museum
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Narrated by Jim Carrey and using incredible 3D technology, Under the Sea will leap off the screen and take you on a fascinating journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean floor.

Wonderlab

Daily
10am - 5.30pm
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At this interactive gallery, discover the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday lives. This unmissable experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world in new and exciting ways.

The River

26th July - 26th Jan 2025
10am - 4.30pm
Natural History Museum
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This new sound installation by artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with sound specialist Tony Myatt explores the watery depths of the River Thames. It features captivating recordings from an underwater habitat that’s often inaccessible to our ears.

Versailles: Science and Splendour

12th Dec- 21st April 2025
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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Discover how the Palace of Versailles used science as a tool of power in this illuminating new exhibition.

Family Fun: Halloween at Sambourne House

28th Oct
2pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Enjoy some spooky family fun ahead of Halloween in the Victorian family home of the Sambourne's. Enjoy a variety of craft activities and a chance to explore the house following a spooky trail.

Otherworldly: Creating Tim Burton’s Universe

5th Nov
7pm-8:20pm
Design Museum
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Join Tim Burton's collaborators, puppeteers Ian Mackinnon and Pete Saunders, and sound artist Tomi Rose to reflect on their craft and the creation of Burton’s vivid characters and imaginative worlds.

Image credit: ‘Rebirth’ Garments. Sandra Oviedo (a.k.a.) Colectivo Multipolar

Design and Disability

7th June 2025- 15th Feb 2026
10am - 5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Both a celebration and a call to action, this exhibition showcases the radical contributors of disabled, Deaf, and neurodiverse people and communities to design history and contemporary culture.

Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture

2nd Oct- 16th Feb 2025
10am- 8pm
Japan House London
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Take a mouth-watering journey through the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan.

Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance

14th Sept 2024- 4th Jan 2026
10am - 5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Marking 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection, explore an A–Z of themes to show how performance continues to entertain, provoke and inspire

Halloween Lates

31st Oct
6:30pm - 10pm
Science Museum
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This Halloween, prepare to embrace your worst fears as you investigate spooky science and terrifying tech.

Image credit: Harun Farocki 2004 © Janni Chavakis

Revisiting Harun Farocki: Images & War, Acting & Indoctrination

4th, 22d and 26th Oct
Various times
Goethe-Institut
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A three-part film programme marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Harun Farocki, the influential filmmaker, media and cultural critic, lecturer, and curator.

South Ken Kids Festival

18th - 24th Nov
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Institut français
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The South Ken Kids Festival is back for its 27th edition! This year, the Institut français welcomes some of the most talented children’s writers and illustrators from both sides of the Channel and beyond!

Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call

4 October 2024 - 2 February 2025
10am - 6pm
Serpentine
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A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI.

Biodiversity Family Festival

26th Oct - 2nd Nov
11.00–16.30
Natural History Museum
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Entertain your kids this October half term with our programme of family-friendly activities celebrating the importance of biodiversity.

Storytelling with Father Christmas

1st- 15th Dec
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Father Christmas is coming to the Museum this December! Come along for a unique storytelling experience.

Imperial Lates: Future Cities

7th Nov
6pm- 9pm
Imperial College London
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Chat to city scientists and urban experts while getting hands-on with the new research and tech that will reshape London.

Lee Miller: Life and Legacy (Livestream)

31st Oct
7pm-8pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the son and granddaughter of acclaimed photographer Lee Miller to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of photographer, model and war correspondent.

V&A Photography Centre: drop-in tours

Until 25th Nov
2:30pm-3pm
V&A South Kensington
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The V&A Photography Centre is the largest space in the UK dedicated to a permanent photography collection. Join a member of the Photography Team to explore the Centre’s current displays.

BOOST: Family Festival

2nd Nov
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the museum for BOOST: Family Festival. Across the day, get creative with hands-on activities that explore food, culture, art and design.

Inspiration Africa: Stories Beyond the Artefacts

Until 14 Dec
3:30pm-4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Explore the V&A galleries through the lens of African Heritage. First and second Saturday of the month.

Drop-in Design: Crafting with Colours

30th Oct- 1st Nov
11am- 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Take part in a creative drop in where you can explore mindfulness through art and design.

Christmas Lates

18th Dec
6:30pm-10pm
Science Museum
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We’re decking the halls and getting in the Christmas spirit, so prepare to eat, drink, be merry and a whole lot more at the Science Museum’s first ever festive edition of Lates.

Image credit: Blooms_B6 — Criss Cross collection by Bethan Laura Wood, Italy, 2013

PLATFORM: Bethan Laura Wood

14th Feb- Jan 2026
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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Wood is a multi-disciplinary designer whose work is characterised by material investigation, artisan collaboration and a passion for colour, detail and decoration.

Image credit: Blooms_B6 — Criss Cross collection by Bethan Laura Wood, Italy, 2013

More Than Human

6 June – 5 October 2025
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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A major exhibition bringing together art, science and radical thinking to ask how design can help our planet thrive by shifting its focus beyond human needs.