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Some Things to Do This Weekend

Sing in French

From 27th Mar
Institut français
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Come and sing with Institut français at one of their monthly singing group sessions. They are open to all levels and will feature songs from the classic repertoire as well as modern tunes. Expect songs by the likes of Brassens, Piaf, Aznavour, Trenet, Renaud, Zaz, Louane and many more.

And Bardot Became BB

Until 10th May
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Institut français
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Ciné Lumière revisits some of Brigitte Bardot’s most iconic films and questions the multiple facets of the myth itself with a series of talks and documentaries.

Image credit: © Nankei Pottery

Yokkaichi Banko Ware

26th Mar - 16th June
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
Japan House London
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A display of Yokkaichi Banko ware, a traditional Japanese pottery known for durable teapots and cooking ware, developed in Yokkaichi since the 18th century.

Blyth Gallery Retrospective

Until 31st July 2026
9 am - 5 pm
Imperial College London
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Photographs looking back through the past 20 years of exhibitions installed in the Blyth Gallery.

Star Trek Warp Trail

Until 8th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Calling all Starfleet recruits! Discover iconic Star Trek objects and outfits across the Science Museum in this free trail.

Open Samstag - Guided Library Tour

Every second Sat of the month
2 pm - 5 pm
Goethe-Institut
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Every second Saturday of the month, the library staff at the Goethe-Institut London offer an introduction to the collection and use of the library. The tour takes place from 2 pm on and lasts around 15 - 20 minutes.

Image credit: © Goethe-Institut London | Anne Tetzlaff

Creating the World of  Wuschel

17th Mar - 31st Jul 2026
Mon - Fri: 10 am - 8.30 pm; Sat: 1 pm - 5 pm
Goethe-Institut
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In this exhibition, visitors are invited into the imaginative world of Axel Scheffler through a series of original illustrations. Known for iconic works such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel reveals his work created for Wuschel auf der Erde.

Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 166

23rd Mar - 28th Apr
10 am - 5 pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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The International Photography Exhibition 166 (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition, renowned for showcasing the diversity of contemporary photography from around the world.

Themed Stories from the Archive Tour

Dates & times vary
Royal Albert Hall
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Explore the Royal Albert Hall archive through a different lens with Themed Stories from the Archive tours. These special edition tours will focus on a topic that has shaped the Hall's history including Black Women on Stage, Film, Pride, South Asian Music and Suffrage.

Stories from the Archive Tour

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Royal Albert Hall
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Explore the history of the Royal Albert Hall with the Stories from the Archive Tour. Led by knowledgeable guides and fantastic archivists, uncover untold stories and explore rarely seen curiosities in our new archive space.

Daily Talks at Kensington Palace

Wed - Sun
11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm
Kensington Palace
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Delve into the history of Kensington Palace with a 15-minute talk with an expert member of our guide team.

The Queen's State Apartments

Wed - Sun
10 am - 6 pm from Mar to Oct; 10 am - 4 pm from Nov to Feb
Kensington Palace
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Explore these intimate rooms created for Queen Mary II. The Queen's apartments were where Mary, and later royal consorts, lived. This is where they had their bedroom, took their meals, entertained their friends and distinguished guests, and relaxed.

The King's State Apartments

Wed - Sun
10 am - 6 pm from Mar to Oct; 10 am - 4 pm from Nov to Feb
Kensington Palace
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Explore the King's State Apartments, each grander than the last. These rooms contain many sculptures and works of art, such as the terracotta busts of George II and his wife Queen Caroline, made by Michael Rysbrack in 1738 and 1739.

The Jewel Room

Wed - Sun
Mar to Oct: 10 am - 6 pm; Nov to Feb: 10 am - 4 pm
Kensington Palace
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The Jewel Room displays commissioned gems for Queen Victoria by her beloved husband, Prince Albert.

African & Caribbean Heritage tour: Past Meets Present

Until 12th Dec 2026
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join volunteer guides as they bring African and Caribbean heritage to life, uncovering powerful narratives that have too often been overlooked.

Women in Science Tour

Dates & times vary
Science Museum
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Join this volunteer-led tour to discover incredible stories of women in the field of science.

Image credit: © Cecily Brown, 2026. Photo: Genevieve Hanson

Cecily Brown: Picture Making

27th Mar - 6th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
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Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist.

The Great Arch

From 11th Mar
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Institut français
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The Great Arch is the true story of Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an unknown talent who wins a major French competition to design the Grande Arche in Paris. In this film, director Stéphane Demoustier weaves together the vision of an architect with conflicting politics.

Star Trek at 60 Film Season

Dates vary
7.15 pm
Science Museum
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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.

Image credit: TM CBS Studios Inc. © 2026 Par. Pics.

Star Trek at 60

26th Mar - 8th Sept
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Science Museum
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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.

Family Fun: Food & Nature

18th April
11am & 2.30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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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.

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.