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Science, Art and International Women’s Day in South Kensington
As the days grow longer, South Kensington embraces the season with a vibrant mix of film, science and exciting new exhibitions.
At the Science Museum, Star Trek at 60 marks six decades of the legendary franchise. Special events, themed Lates, and a dedicated film season explore its enduring cinematic and cultural impact. Fans can get closer to the universe that shaped generations with displays of iconic props and exclusive anniversary merchandise.
International Women’s Day also takes centre stage across the neighbourhood. On 8th March, Anna Lapwood performs at the Royal Albert Hall, celebrating female composers in one of the city’s most historic venues. The Royal Sculptors Society presents Deep Veins at Brompton Cemetery on 7th – 8th March, a powerful exhibition set in the chapel that showcases the work of women sculptors alongside art and history. Meanwhile, the V&A South Kensington explores artistic innovation in Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now, highlighting the creativity and influence of women in printmaking.
Science fiction, music, sculpture, and design bring South Kensington to life this spring, with exhibitions and events unfolding throughout the season.
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| Top 10 Things to Do on International Women’s Day |
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women that have shaped our world. This year, South Kensington offers a lineup of events that honour women in the arts, science, music, and design. |
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Image credit: TM CBS Studios Inc. © 2026 Par. Pics.
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| Star Trek at 60 |
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Science Museum
26th Mar - 8th Sept Dates vary |
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| Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum. |
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Image credit: © Sisi Burn
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| Anna Lapwood - International Women’s Day |
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Royal Albert Hall
8th Mar 6 pm |
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| Join the Hall's official organist Anna Lapwood and some very special guests for an International Women’s Day concert featuring favourite film scores and spotlighting the work of female composers. |
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| The Last Princesses of Punjab |
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Kensington Palace
Opening 26 March 2026 10am-6pm |
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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. |
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| Deep Veins at The Chapel |
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The Royal Society of Sculptors
7th Mar - 8th Mar 11 am – 5 pm |
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| To mark International Women’s Day, a new exhibition will be on display at the Chapel at Brompton Cemetery, featuring works by Helen Barff MRSS, Pippa Beveridge MRSS, Alice Cunningham MRSS, Rachel Goodison MRSS, Lisa Pettibone MRSS, and Sato Sugamoto MRSS. |
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Image credit: © Luke Hayes
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| Blitz Late: Last Orders |
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Design Museum
28th Feb 7 pm - 9.30 pm |
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| Join the Design Museum for a special late opening celebrating one month to go until 'Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s' closes. Enjoy after-hours access to the exhibition, music from founder and DJ Rusty Egan, a pay bar, and a book signing. |
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Image credit: © BBC Studios/Making Life on Earth
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| David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth |
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Royal Albert Hall
8th May 7.30 pm |
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| In celebration of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8yh May, BBC will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his groundbreaking career at the forefront of natural history storytelling. |
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| David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting |
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Serpentine
12th March - 23rd August 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free! |
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| Behind the Scenes Tour: Spirit Collection |
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Natural History Museum
Daily 11 am - 11.45 am, 3 pm - 3.45 pm |
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| Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a 45-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit. |
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| Highlights of the V&A |
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V&A South Kensington
Daily 10.30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm |
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| Join one of our volunteer guides on this tour and discover the origins of the museum while learning about the fascinating treasures held in the V&A’s extensive collections. |
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Image credit: Image credit: TM CBS Studios Inc. © 2026 Par. Pics.
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| Star Trek Lates |
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Science Museum
26th Mar Doors open at 18.45 |
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| Celebrate 60 years of the iconic franchise at a special Lates event at the Science Museum. Enjoy exclusive access to the new Star Trek Trail, immersive experiences, a costume catwalk, themed performances, DJs, and anniversary merchandise. |
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| South Ken Kids Festival |
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Institut français
16th - 24th Mar 2026 Various times |
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| The French Institute throws open its doors to all readers to celebrate children’s literature in all its glory. A festival bursting with activities for the whole family- Storytelling, live drawing, workshops, talks, screenings, concerts and book signings! |
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| Family Fun: Food & Nature |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
18th April 11am & 2.30pm |
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| This workshop will find out what types, how much & where our food is grown around the world. By exploring the foods we grow in the UK, recognising seasonal food & understanding ‘food miles’, parents can engage with their children how beneficial it is to work with nature & grow foods ourselves. |
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| Cirque du Soleil's OVO |
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Royal Albert Hall
9th Jan - 1st March Various times |
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| The last chance to see the critically acclaimed OVO by Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2026. An exhilarating experience for the whole family, the classic is back and better than ever. |
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| Suzhou embroidery: the awakening of a 1,000-year tradition |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
6 - 16 Mar 2026 10 am - 5 pm |
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| This free exhibition aims to break through the traditional perception of embroidery as merely a 'skill' or an 'appendage of images'. It explores how needlework itself can become an independent aesthetic subject and a spiritual expression. |
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| Silent Disco |
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Natural History Museum
4th Apr, 16th & 22nd May, 26 June, 31st July 10pm - 1am |
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| Choose your side as three DJs do battle over separate wireless channels, playing the very best songs, new and old. Don a headset and party the night away in the spectacular Hintze Hall. |
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| LAIKA: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory, from Coraline to Wildwood |
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V&A South Kensington
20th Mar 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
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| Join creative leads from LAIKA, the BAFTA®-award-winning and Oscar®-nominated studio responsible for some of the most beloved animated films of the past two decades, including Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, and Kubo and the Two Strings |
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| The View from Here: Contemporary Art from the Middle East and North Africa |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
11th Oct - 1st March 2026 10am–5:30pm |
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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. |
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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 London
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