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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.

Ciné Lumière

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Institut français
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Showcasing the best of foreign film - it screens a mix of French, European and Global films - with subtitles.

Human Evolution

Daily
Mon-Sun 10am-5:50pm (last entry 5pm)
Natural History Museum
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Meet your ancient relatives, trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human.

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)

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Science Museum
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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.

V&A jewellery collection

Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
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One of the finest collections of jewelry in the world - over 3,500 jewels, including pendants given by Queen Elizabeth I.

Fashion

Daily
V&A South Kensington
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Spanning five centuries, the Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dresses in the world.

Information Age

Daily
Science Museum
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The Information Age gallery celebrates more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies. Relive some remarkable moments of history.

Theatre & Performence

Daily
Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
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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...

The Vault

Daily
Natural History Museum
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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.

The Last Princesses of Punjab

Opening 26 March 2026
10am-6pm
Kensington Palace
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Tickets now on sale! Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life, in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace for 2026.

After:hours adult education

Various dates and times
Imperial College London
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Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.

Streets of London's Starry Night

10th Dec
7pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Paul Weller, Bastille, and The National’s Matt Berninger will take to the stage in celebration of the Streets of London’s “Starry Night” charity fundraiser this year, enabling life-changing support for people who are homeless in London.

Peter Doig, House of Music: Sound Service

Until Feb 8th
Various times
Serpentine
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A live programme that activates Peter Doig’s House of Music on Sundays and select weekdays and evenings.

Film Music Gala

30th May 2026
3pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join an epic journey through sensational soundtracks, depicting the action-packed thrills of Mission: Impossible, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park; the fantasy and magic of Star Wars, Harry Potter and E.T and more!

Kensington and Chelsea Music Society 2025-6

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Leighton House and Sambourne House
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KCMS returns to Leighton House with their 2025-26 series offering an exciting programme of music in Leighton’s studio, from piano, flute and violin recitals, to opera and song. This October, hear from the Zarek Trio - Mudlark! and in November, an evening of the finest piano solo and duo music.

The View from Here: Contemporary Art from the Middle East and North Africa

11th Oct - 1st March 2026
10am–5:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Presented in collaboration with the Oriental Museum, Durham University, this new exhibition showcases emerging creative voices from the MENA region exploring heritage, memory and identity through assemblage and collage.

Ghost Objects: Summoning Leighton's Lost Collection

11th Oct-1st March 2026
10am- 5:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Four missing objects from Leighton's original collection reappear as life-size paper sculptures, created by celebrated international artist, Annemarieke Kloosterhof.

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.

New Year’s Eve: Party at the Museum

31st December
8pm-1:30am
Natural History Museum
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Tickets now on sale! Prepare your moves to get the earth quaking, get ready to heat up the dancefloor and make meteoric waves into an unforgettable 2026.

Peter Doig: House of Music

10th Oct 2025 - 8th Feb 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Serpentine presents a new project by Peter Doig that explores the role of music, film, and sites of communal gathering, listening and creative exchange within his practice.

Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley: THE DELUSION

30th Sept 2025 - 18th Jan 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Artist and game designer Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley invites visitors into a post-apocalyptic world shaped by a catastrophic event—the Day of Division. Visitors will be welcomed into an immersive installation that blends history, religious and spiritual symbols and elements of horror. This event is free!

Image credit: © Jamie Smart

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

17th Oct - 12th July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it. Now in its sixth decade, the exhibition sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments.

Image credit: 2B Or Not 2B Collective at the National Gallery. Photo: Hydar Dewachi

Fashion Life Drawing: Blitz Club

6th Feb
6pm-7:30pm
Design Museum
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Join us for a Friday night life drawing session celebrating the fashion of the Blitz Club in the 80s.

Water Pantanal Fire

6th Feb – 31st May
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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This thought-provoking free photography exhibition reveals the fragile beauty of the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland, and the threats to its rich wildlife.