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Some Things to Do This Weekend

Chamber Festival: Half Term Family Fun

14th - 15th Feb
Royal College of Music
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Enjoy family-friendly activities in the RCM Museum this half term! Discover and engage with our collections through stories and music-making.

The Lodge Café

Daily
Mon - Sat 7 am - 8 pm; Sun 8 am - 7 pm
Hyde Park
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Offers simple, genuine British and continental food freshly prepared on the premises by our chef. A range of sandwiches, baguettes, salads and wraps are available during the day, as well as pizzas, Cornish pasties, home-made soups, pastas dishes, lasagnes and quiches.

The Courts Café

Daily
7 am - 7 pm / 8 pm (summer)
Hyde Park
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The café serves a variety of hot and cold food options, baked goods and barista coffee alongside a selection of seasonal hot drinks. For those on the go, a range of fresh sandwiches and cakes are available to take away and enjoy in the park.

Highlights of the V&A

Daily
10.30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm
V&A South Kensington
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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.

Tour: Theatre and Performance

Until 31st Dec 2026
2.30 - 3.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Discover highlights from the museum's renowned Theatre and Performance collections in this guided tour

Tour: Fashion - Dress and Style

Until 31st Dec 2026
12.30 - 1.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join volunteer guides and discover the fascinating garments and fashion-related objects that help shape the V&A’s rich collection.

Designing the V&A - The Story of our Museum

Until 31st Dec 2026
11.30 am - 12.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join V&A volunteer guides for an architectural tour of their South Kensington building, which will take you through the history and setting of their collections.

Museum Highlights Tour

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Natural History Museum
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An hour-long tour of the museum's most iconic specimens, from the world’s most complete fossil stegosaur to an infamous gorilla.

Beyond the Galleries Tour

Every Friday
3 - 4.30 pm
Natural History Museum
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A special tour package that combines the Architecture of the Natural History Museum Tour with a behind-the-scenes library session, where you’ll get to view treasured archive materials up close.

February Family Festival

14 -22 Feb
Daily
Natural History Museum
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The Museum's space-themed family festival is back for February half-term with shows, activities, self-guided trails and much more.

Volunteer Tours at the Science Museum

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Science Museum
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Join 30-minute walking tours with the Science Museum’s experienced volunteers and discover the hidden stories behind the museum’s most iconic objects and galleries.

Destination Space

14th - 22nd Feb 2026
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Science Museum
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Join moon mission-themed free family activities this February half term. We’ve got a galaxy of exciting workshops and experiences inspired by the upcoming Artemis II mission.

Divine Jewels

On until 6 April
10 - 5.30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Spanning many periods, styles and techniques, this display brings together works from the Albion Art Collection, inviting visitors to look closely and reflect on jewellery’s emotional and visual impact, and the role beauty plays.

Friday Late

Various dates & times
V&A South Kensington
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Bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and designers through live performance, film, installation, debate, DJs and more. Friday Late is free and drop-in.

Future of Food

Until 1 September 2026
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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From food production way back in ancient history to our industrialised systems of today, thought-provoking objects, hands-on interactive exhibits and compelling digital experiences show us how we got here—and where we’re going.

PLATFORM: Simone Brewster

13th Feb– Jan 2027
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. Opening in February 2026, the second edition in the series will present the fascinating work of designer Simone Brewster.

Films in Concert

Various dates and times
Royal Albert Hall
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The biggest movies with the best soundtracks - experience classic films with live orchestral accompaniment in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.

Online Workshop: Folk Collage with Zaina El-Said

14th Feb
10am-12pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Explore how folk heritage, mythology, and traditional design can be reimagined through the lens of contemporary digital collage in this online workshop led by The View from Here exhibition artist Zaina El-Said.

Valentine’s at the Museum

14th Feb
6:45pm–10:30pm
Natural History Museum
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What could be more romantic for nature lovers than Valentine’s Day at the Natural History Museum? How about a Valentine’s evening exploring our galleries after hours!

dRMM: Building from Forests

25 Nov 2025 - 30th Oct 2026
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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What if the design and construction of buildings were shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest?

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.

Cirque du Soleil's OVO

9th Jan - 1st March
Various times
Royal Albert Hall
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The bugs are back in town. 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.

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

3rd Dec- 10th May
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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Involving more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan, Hyakkō is a celebration of contemporary Japanese craft aesthetics.

Sofia Coppola’s Photography Bookshelf

Until 22nd March 2026
10am-5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Photography books delight and inspire filmmaker Sofia Coppola. For this display, she personally selected her favourite volumes. Visitors can turn their pages, immersing themselves in images that have helped shape Coppola's singular vision.