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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.

The Hair in the Cable

3rd March-25th Aug
9:30am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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A new display by Mimi Ọnụọha. In her ongoing series ‘The Hair In The Cable’, Ọnụọha reframes the cultural and philosophical roots of the internet.

French Courses: Twice a Week

Starting 24th March
Institut français
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Don’t think twice! Learn French twice a week at the Institut français and achieve great results!

Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots

3rd April- 7th Sept
Serpentine
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Through a series of sculptures and installations, visitors will encounter the delicate yet powerful ways in which Penone reveals nature’s hidden structures, rhythms, and gestures.

Bring Your Own Baby

10th March & 9th June 2025
11am & 1:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join the Hall for a morning of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare!

Design Camp: Turn Plastic into Fabric for 8 to 11 year old

7th April & 30th May
10am-4pm
Design Museum
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In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to transform ordinary plastic bags into fusible fabric, a durable and eco-friendly material that can be used for all kinds of creative projects.

Design Camp: Waterpark Architecture for 11 to 14 year olds

27th May
10:15am - 4:15pm
Design Museum
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Inspired by 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style' exhibition, young people will delve into the design of leisure pools and create utopian waterparks through discussion, collage, and scale models.

Design Camp: Waterpark Architecture for 11 to 14 year olds

27th May
10:15am - 4:15pm
Design Museum
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Inspired by 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style' exhibition, young people will delve into the design of leisure pools and create utopian waterparks through discussion, collage, and scale models.

Lie Down and Listen Experience

29th & 30th Aug
7pm - 8:30pm & 8am - 9:15am
Natural History Museum
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Join the Museum for a soothing, late summer sound healing and lying-down classical concert experience beneath Hope the blue whale.

Design Camp: Analogue Graphic Design for 11 to 14 year olds

28th May
10:15am - 4:15pm
Design Museum
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Inspired by 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style', young people will explore the basics of graphic design using paper and hand printing techniques to create a poster based on a personal achievement.

Siam through the lens of John Thomson

28th April- 30th May
10am-5pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Thomson was a 19th-century master photographer, traveller, writer, and was RGS Instructor of Photography. His work from this period includes portraits, landscapes and scenes of festivals in Thailand.

Dino Snores for Kids: Space Special

17th May
6:30pm-10am
Natural History Museum
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Travel to infinity and beyond as you explore what happens beyond the reaches of our planet at a sleepover that’s truly out of this world!

Kurt Cobain Unplugged

3rd June - 18th Nov 2025
11am-4pm
Royal College of Music
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Experience rock history up close – see Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin guitar on display for the first time in Europe. Reunited with his famous green cardigan from the MTV Unplugged performance, this exhibition celebrates the enduring influence of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

Space Night at the Museum

25th July
6.45 - 9.30 pm
Natural History Museum
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Make the jump to hyperspace and touch down on planet natural history for an evening of intergalactic fun as you explore the galleries after hours. Speak with their scientists, see stellar specimens and visit Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? their newest exhibition. More activities to be announced!

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Tour

6th, 15th, 20th & 28th June
9 - 9.45 am
Natural History Museum
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Are we on the brink of finding signs of life beyond Earth? Discover why scientists are more optimistic than ever that conditions for life could exist beyond our planet. In this special out-of-hours tour, you’ll explore our amazing planet, the possibilities of life on Mars and much more.

RCM Festival of Percussion

11th May
Various times
Royal College of Music
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Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion! From marimbas to xylophones, timpani to tambourines, our festival features something for all to enjoy!

Making things that move us: a gaming lens on design, motivation, and everything else

14th May
5:30pm-6:30pm
Imperial College London
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How do we understand & inspire motivation? Join Professor Sebastian Deterding, Chair in Design Engineering, to explore how computational media, including games, shed light on what drives us.

Image credit: Photo by Colectivo Multipolar ©Sky Cubacub

On Swimwear Design: Politics, Gender, History

13th May
7pm-8:30pm
Design Museum
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Join this conversation to dive into the fascinating social universe of the swimsuit, from the Victorian 'Swimside Walking Dresses' to the Mankini, the burkini, and everything in between.

Upstart Careers in Photography and Film

10th May
11am-4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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A free festival exploring pathways into creative careers in still and moving image.

Yoga in the Garden

15th May
12pm-1pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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A unique opportunity to enjoy a yoga class in the serene gardens of Leighton House accompanied by live setar music.

Tree ID Workshop

20th June
10am-3pm
Hyde Park
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Discover the trees of Hyde Park... Learn how to identify trees by their shape, structure, leaf patterns, bud patterns, and leaf shape.

Space Odyssey at the Museum for Families

31st May & 1st June
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Embark on a journey into space to explore what’s beyond our world in this immersive planetarium show for all the family.

Flower Arranging Workshop

17th May
3:30pm
Ismaili Centre
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To celebrate Chelsea Flower Show, the Ismaili Centre London will be hosting a flower arranging workshop on. The registration deadline is 6th May and tickets are £50. Secure your spot by emailing artsandculture@iiuk.org.

Ocean with David Attenborough

8th-18th May
Various times
Institut français
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This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

Our Story with David Attenborough

Opens 19th June
10am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Just announced! Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings. Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet.