If you are looking for ideas for what to do in South Kensington, try something different today. Discover jewellery, earthquake simulators, journey to space, fashion. and so much more.
Meet your ancient relatives, trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human.
Experience Earth like never before in a breath-taking portrait of the planet captured from the International Space Station on the biggest screen in Europe. See fantastic images of the Earth from the Space Station and gain a new understanding of how wonderful and unique our planet is.
One of the finest collections of jewelry in the world - over 3,500 jewels, including pendants given by Queen Elizabeth I.
The Information Age gallery celebrates more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies. Relive some remarkable moments of history.
The collections document current practice and the history of all areas of performing arts in the UK, including drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, costume, set design, pantomime, popular music and much more...
Some of nature's most unique and valuable treasures are on display in the Vault gallery. See the world's largest collection of coloured diamonds, discover gems that glow in the dark, and marvel at rare meteorites from out of this world.
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
Spook-tacular free family activities! Come and join this October half-term at the Hyde Park Learning Centre for our scarily good Halloween Discovery Days.
Start your day with a burst of creativity! Join Write & Shine for a series of early morning writing workshops in The Royal Parks this autumn.
Christopher Nolan’s epic wartime thriller Dunkirk returns in stunning IMAX 70mm on one of the UK’s largest screens.
Join the Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for their free Bandstand Concert series this August and September!
Join architectural photographer Anthony Palmer on a route around Kensington Gardens to capture your findings through photography.
The theme for the 2025 prize is Storm. It invites reflections on the growing volatility of our age, forever poised on the brink of the next crisis. The 12 shortlisted photographers will have their work exhibited at the V&A’s Photography Centre.
The theme for the 2025 prize is Storm. It invites reflections on the growing volatility of our age, forever poised on the brink of the next crisis. The 12 shortlisted photographers will have their work exhibited at the V&A’s Photography Centre.
Swing by the World Premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home in Concert, and hear the film's iconic soundtrack performed live-to-picture for the first time ever.
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.
Take a tour of the beautiful gardens and the highlights of the collections before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in the magnificent members’ room.
A 13m Great Ape by artist Lisa Roet is coming to the Royal Geographical Society, with talks exploring art, science, and sustainability during London's Design Congress.
The Ripple Effect is a newly commissioned ceramic seating installation for the V&A South Kensington’s garden and pond, by artist and designer Alicja Patanowska. This event is part of London Design Festival.
Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses, starting in July and August, offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.
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.
Explore the past and present of Palestinian fashion. This display brings together examples of historic Palestinian dress from the V&A collection.
Enjoy the Serpentine Pavilion 2025, A Capsule in Time, designed by Bangladeshi architect and educator Marina Tabassum and her firm, Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) - stop and enjoy the small cafe inside on your visit.
Can beauty be measured? Prof Armand Leroi and his team at Imperial College think so – and they need your help! They’ve devised a game to discover the most beautiful pot shape. Art and Science meet! Play this quick game to take part and help them discover The Perfect Pot!
