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Family Fun, Festivals & Free Events – Explore South Ken
The sun’s out and the bank holiday weekends just keep coming - what better excuse to get out and explore South Kensington?
With half term just around the corner, South Ken is bursting with brilliant ways to keep everyone entertained. From intergalactic adventures at the Natural History Museum's Family Festival to a free family trail at the Science Museum, inspired by Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film Elio or sunny picnic in the park, dive into a week of discovery, creativity and fun for all ages!
Whether you’re after a family day out or just something a bit different, there’s loads to discover - from hands-on workshops and sushi making to nature roadshows and playful installations. Don’t miss the Great Exhibition Road Festival, as well as exciting new exhibitions, and plenty of free drop-in fun across the museums and cultural venues. There’s something to spark every curious mind.
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| WIN tickets to see Stevie Wonder at American Express presents BST Hyde Park! |
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Hyde Park
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| Discover South Kensington have a pair of general admission tickets to give away for Stevie Wonder on 12th July 2025. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event in London’s iconic Hyde Park. |
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| Win the ultimate family day out in South Kensington! |
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| We’re giving away 2 adult and 2 child tickets to see T. Rex on the big screen at the IMAX Ronson Theatre. After the show, treat the whole family to a tasty meal at Byron Burger! |
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| Great Exhibition Road Festival Highlights |
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| Get ready for a weekend of creativity, discovery, and fun in the heart of South Kensington! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the highlights you won’t want to miss. |
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| May Half term Itinerary |
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Discover South Kensington
25 May - 2nd June Daily |
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| Our museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this May half-term. Packed with family favorites, workshops, new exhibitions, films, and more! There is something for everyone at South Ken this half term. |
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| Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? |
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Natural History Museum
16th May-22nd Feb 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Touch a piece of Mars, wrap your hands around a fragment of the Moon and snap a selfie with the Allende meteorite, which – at 4.567 billion years old – is even older than Earth! |
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| Play Pavilion |
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Serpentine
11th June - 10th Aug 2025 |
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| Opening in June, the Play Pavilion is a public art project that invites visitors of all ages to explore the creative possibilities of play. |
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Image credit: ‘Rebirth’ Garments. Sandra Oviedo (a.k.a.) Colectivo Multipolar
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| Design and Disability |
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V&A South Kensington
7th June 2025- 15th Feb 2026 10am - 5:45pm |
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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. Tickets are now on sale. |
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| Free Exploring Space Trail |
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Science Museum
16th May-2nd June 10am-6pm |
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| From 16 May, embark on the Science Musuem's exciting free space trail, inspired by Disney & Pixar’s new film Elio. |
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| Spring Family Festival |
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V&A South Kensington
31st May 11am-4pm |
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| Jump into a world of wonder! Get ready to make, create, dream and boogie at our Spring Family Festival. A free day packed with imagination, exploring storytelling, music, movement, and pure joy! |
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| The Pleasure of Misuse |
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The Royal Society of Sculptors
30th May - 13th July Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm |
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| This exhibition considers the comedy of mundane objects, cases of accidental or deliberate ‘misuse’ that can afford particularly liberating moments of laughter and joy. |
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| Seed Sculptures in Leighton's Garden |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
27th June 1pm-4pm |
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| Join this free, drop-in workshop and create sculptural seed bombs, made out of clay and pollinator-friendly seeds. Take inspiration from the sculptural forms and decorative arts of Leighton House. |
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| RCA2025: School of Arts & Humanities Show |
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Royal College of Art
19th June – 22nd June 12pm-6pm |
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| An exhibition showcasing the work of graduating RCA students in the School of Arts & Humanities. |
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Image credit: © Zeitsprung Pictures, Wild Bunch Germany
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| Thomas Brasch: A Life Between East and West |
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Goethe-Institut
28th May - 11th June 2025 Various times |
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| Born in Yorkshire to Jewish communist émigrés and raised in East Berlin, Thomas Brasch was a writer and filmmaker whose work reflected his complex relationship with the GDR. |
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| Power Up |
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Science Museum
10am - 5.30pm |
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| Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a retro games fan, a serious gamer or just want to beat your family at Mario Kart. |
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| Serpentine Supper Club x Friends Of Ours |
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Serpentine
29th May 6pm-10pm |
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| Join the Serpentine for an exclusive after-hours view of Arpita Singh: Remembering followed by a three course sharing menu and cocktails inspired by the Arpita Singh exhibition. |
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| Digital Kids: Create Stories with Clay |
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V&A South Kensington
27th-30th May 11am-4pm |
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| Get hands-on with clay to create words or characters, then bring them to life in a short animated film. This is a free, drop-in event. |
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| May Family Festival: Space |
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Natural History Museum
24th May–1st June Various times |
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| Join this space themed family festival to celebrate the opening of Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Join the Museum and go on an intergalactic adventure. |
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| Making Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) |
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Japan House London
25th May 12:30pm & 3:30pm |
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| Discover the gastronomic culture of Japan’s capital in this hands-on workshop where participants can learn to make sushi inspired by the traditions of Edomae-zushi. |
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| Discovery Days: Time Travellers |
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Hyde Park
27th-29th May 11am-3pm |
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| Join the parks as they travel back in time through The Royal Parks' history! Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm to take part in a variety of activities! |
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| Explorers Family Festival: Juzoor, Roots |
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Natural History Museum
25th May 12pm-6pm |
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| Come along to the Musuems Explorers Family Festival for Arab families and discover how plants have inspired Arab communities around the world. |
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| Gardens Tour: Journey Through Time and Nature |
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Natural History Museum
29th May & 12th June Various times |
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| Join us on an immersive tour of our new gardens and step into a world where nature, past and present intertwine. |
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| Footways - exploring London on foot |
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Online Map |
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| Why not plan your visit to South Ken using the Footways walking map available at railway stations and online? You can plan your route away from the busy roads and discover a quiet and alternative side to London. |
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| V&A East Storehouse opens to the public on 31st May |
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V&A South Kensington
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| The V&A’s new working store and visitor attraction, V&A East Storehouse, opens its doors to the public for the first time on 31 May 2025, as part of East Bank in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. |
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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group, a partnership of the cultural and educational organisations in and around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
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Our partners include:
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The Design Museum
Goethe-Institut
Imperial College London
Institut franҫais
The Ismaili Centre
Kensington Palace
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
South Kensington Estates
Royal College of Art
Westminster City Council
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House
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