Summer in South Ken


Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Porter Gallery
Explore the world of beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter in our exhibition which delves into her life as a scientist and conservationist and explores the places and animals that inspired her most beloved characters. In collaboration with the National Trust.
Africa Fashion
Gallery 40
Discover the vitality and beauty of African fashion in our newest exhibition. Africa Fashion showcases over 250 designs illustrating the innovation and variety of fashion from the across the continent.
Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear
The Sainsbury Gallery
Featuring legendary designers and rising stars, iconic artworks and looks from Jean-Paul Gaultier to David Bowie, Virgil Abloh to Harry Styles, Fashioning Masculinities uncovers the unbounded creativity of men’s fashion through the ages.
V&A Membership
Did you know you can bring up to four under 16-year-olds to any of our exhibitions for free, unlimited times, with V&A Membership?
Family Activities
Join us for free family activities taking place across the museum over the summer holidays. From workshops to trails and performances, there is something to get the whole clan involved!


General Visiting
The Natural History Museum is open Mon–Sun, 10.00–17.50 (last entry 17.00). We advise visitors pre-book a free ticket in advance for guaranteed entry or become a Member for priority access. Book your free general admission ticket.
Our Broken Planet: How We Got Here and Ways to Fix It
Jerwood Gallery, Blue Zone
We’re facing a planetary emergency. As our demand for food, materials and energy soars, forests are becoming farmland, plastic is filling our oceans and the climate is heating fast. Explore how humans have transformed the natural world and the actions we can take to fix it. Visit our free display until 29 August.
Dippy Returns: The Nation's Favourite Dinosaur
Waterhouse Gallery
After being the first Diplodocus to go on display anywhere in the world when it was revealed at the Museum in 1905, Dippy is back for a short stay. Come and say hello and the enjoy the sights, sounds and memories from this dinosaur’s greatest natural history adventure yet. Book your free ticket.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Red Zone
See the most intact Stegosaurus fossil skeleton ever found then take a journey through our Earth sculpture to head up to Volcanoes & Earthquakes. Through dramatic film footage, exhibits, interactive games, explore the natural forces that shape our ever-changing planet. Don't miss the chance to feel the ground shatter beneath your feet in the earthquake simulator!
Hintze Hall
Green Zone
No visit is complete to the Museum without a trip to the magnificent Hintze Hall. Walk beneath the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. Wander among stunning displays that reflect the story of evolution, diversity in the world today and our role in creating a sustainable future.


General Visiting
The Science Museum is open every day and you can visit us from 10.00–18.00 (last entry 17.15). Visitors are asked to pre-book a free ticket in advance. Book your free general admission
The Garden
Level -1
An exciting free interactive space, created especially for children aged 3–6 and their parents and carers. Inquisitive children can explore the main areas—construction, water, light and sound. While playing, they can find out about floating and sinking, shadows and reflections, and much more. From giant tubes that carry whispers to a flying saucer that radiates light, it’s an ideal place for kids to discover science through play.
IMAX: The Ronson Theatre
Level 0
Uncover a mysterious and wild continent in the Science Museum’s latest IMAX film Antarctica 3D. With never-before-seen footage, Antarctica 3D transports you to the farthest reaches of this majestic land. Book your ticket now to watch this fully immersive IMAX experience on one the biggest screens in the UK.
Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope
Level 2
Explore the past, present and future of how cancer is prevented, detected and treated in this world-first exhibition. Book your free tickets for this inspiring exhibition that shows the incredible progress we have made in understanding this disease and highlights the important challenges that are still to be solved.
Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery
Level 3
Book your ticket this summer for an unmissable interactive experience at Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery. See lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy of stars whilst seeing the world around you in new and exciting ways.


General Visiting
The Hall is open at 9am on show dates. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information. Our café, restaurant and gift shop are located at Door 12. This is also where tours start.
Royal Albert Hall Tours
Door 12
See the breath-taking auditorium and the stage that’s hosted some of the world’s biggest change-makers, history-shapers & stars. You’ll discover how the building was founded 150 years ago, the royal love story that made it happen, and how we solved one of the UK’s most enduring engineering challenges – the Royal Albert Hall echo. You might even be lucky enough to hear an artist in soundcheck!
Afternoon Tea
We’ve been observing the tradition of Afternoon Tea for over 100 years, even serving royalty with a visit from Queen Elizabeth II for the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Institute. Today, we are proud to continue this ritual with a Royal Albert Hall flair. Our menu features classic finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a whimsical mix of musically-inspired cakes as a nod to the legendary performances that take place on our stage.
BBC Proms
This year’s eight-week celebration will feature 84 concerts, with 73 of these taking place in our spectacular auditorium. The season will feature large-scale repertoire not heard at the festival since 2019, plus the return of international orchestras including the newly-formed Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. Promming tickets start at just £7.12 and are available on the day.
Verdi Italian Kitchen
Grand Tier (Level 1)
Verdi Italian Kitchen is a relaxed restaurant offering satisfying Italian favourites in a family-friendly setting.
Pride at the Hall
Ground Floor
Our Pride at the Royal Albert Hall pop-up exhibition celebrates the rich history of LGBTQ+ trailblazers, icons and events at the Hall.
ANAM Quartetthaus
The Royal Albert Hall hosts its first pop-up performance space this September. An immersive chamber music venue commissioned by the Australian National Academy of Music, ANAM Quartetthaus will stand in 1851 Place outside the Hall for ten days, hosting six performances per day.


Summer in South Kensington
From free museum galleries to explore, to extraordinary exhibitions, magical musical performances, stunning outdoor gardens and parks, kaleidoscopic art installations to behind-the-scenes tours – take a look at our South Ken summer highlights.