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Some Things to Do This Weekend

Intensive German courses at the Goethe-Institut this summer

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses start in August and offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.

IMAX 70MM Season

Various dates and times
Science Museum
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From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.

Summer family activities

26th July – 31st August
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Join the Museum for family-friendly events and activities throughout the summer holidays. We’ll have indoor and outdoor fun to make the most of the season, regardless of the weather!

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Bandstand Concerts

17th Aug - 14th Sept
Various times
The Royal Parks
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Join the Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for their free Bandstand Concert series this August and September!

Sir Richard Owen: A Natural Legacy

18 July 2025 – 23 July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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In this free display, look at the life of the man whose vision led to the creation of the Natural History Museum. On display for the first time are a selection of his published works and original drawings.

Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style

Daily
10am - 5pm
Design Museum
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A major exhibition celebrating our enduring love of the water over the last 100 years. Explore the full spectrum of the design of swimming — from sports performance and fashion, to architecture.

Imperial College (Tuesdays) Farmers' Market

Every Tuesday
9am-2pm
Imperial College London
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Imperial College Lunch Market is open to everyone and is an oasis of calm for lunch; the menu is extensive everything from free range sausages to vegan dishes, noodles, katsu and authentic wood fired pizza.

Savages

19th Jul - 31st Aug
Various times
Institut français
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After My Life as a Courgette, Claude Barras strikes again with Savages, a masterpiece of stop motion animation which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

Afternoon Tea and Tour

Various dates and times
Natural History Museum
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Take a tour of the beautiful gardens and the highlights of the collections before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in the magnificent members’ room.

Earth Photo 2025

17th Jun 2025 - 20th Aug
10am-5pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Earth Photo is a free exhibition that addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.

More than Human Student Discount

11th July – 5th Oct
10am-5pm
Design Museum
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For the first time, the Design Museum is offering £5 tickets to students for the full run of More than Human, making this landmark exhibition accessible to as many young people as possible.

Night Owls

Various dates and times
Science Museum
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Night Owls is a sensory friendly event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Early Birds

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Science Museum
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Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed Exhibition Viewing

4th June 2025- 7th Feb 2026
10am-11am
Natural History Museum
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Experience this out-of-this-world exhibition away from busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed exhibition viewings, designed specifically for disabled and neurodiverse visitors.

Our Story with David Attenborough Relaxed Viewing

2nd July–7th Jan 2026
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough. The relaxed viewings are run at reduced capacity with increased house lighting and reduced volume.

Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

23rd July & 11th Oct
8am-10am
Natural History Museum
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Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.

Chef Takeovers at the Lido Garden

28th June - 25th Aug
2pm - 8pm
The Royal Parks
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After a successful launch last year, Guest Chef Takeovers are returning – and tastier than ever. Each weekend, the Lido Garden will come alive with a feast of flavours from around the world.

Noticing Nature: Mindfulness and Science Tour and Talk

26th July, 30th Aug & 4th Oct
1.45pm–3.00pm & 3.15pm–4.30pm
Natural History Museum
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Join the Museum for this relaxed session in the gardens with Camille Lesforis, founder of The Black Wellbeing Collective. Discover the nature around you, take time to reflect and explore tools and techniques to look after yourself.

Careers Live—Environment Agency

4th-29th Aug
11am-4pm
Science Museum
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Meet experts from the Environment Agency and take part in the Science Museum's free, interactive, family-friendly activities this summer.

The Ralph Saltzman Prize 2025

24th June - 25th Aug
10am-5pm
Design Museum
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Returning to the Design Museum for its fourth year, The Ralph Saltzman Prize celebrates emerging product designers, in recognition of Saltzman’s design legacy.

Image credit: Nippon Design Center

Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs

30th July-9th Nov
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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This brand new exhibition celebrates the beauty and precision inherent in Japanese design through the exploration of pictograms – both past and present – and their future potential for international communication.

Make it: Party Accessories

12th July– 13th Sept
10:30am-4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Make fun shiny accessories using discarded balloon strings and foil balloons. Led by artist Hannah Wild, get inspired by the Cartier exhibition and the Museum’s collection to create your own party accessory.

Weaving Stories, Vicariously

25th June - 1st Sept
10am-5pm
Imperial College London
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An exhibition by Imperial College Students Maia Cheung and Kosuke Ikeya, winners of this years Blyth Art Fellowship.

Intensive German Courses

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses, starting in July and August, offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.