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Fête du cinéma d’Animation

4th-31st Oct
Various times
Institut français
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Fans of animated films, whatever your age, enjoy this animation festival with a great selection of new films alongside ultimate classics.

Evening Yoga at the Museum

Various dates and times
V&A South Kensington
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Unwind after your day with our unique evening yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.

Space

Open daily
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in the Museum's exciting free gallery.

Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley: THE DELUSION

30th Sept 2025 - 18th Jan 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Artist and game designer Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley invites visitors into a post-apocalyptic world shaped by a catastrophic event—the Day of Division. Visitors will be welcomed into an immersive installation that blends history, religious and spiritual symbols and elements of horror. This event is free!

Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now

Opens 27th Sept
V&A South Kensington
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Celebrate the innovative printmaking techniques and bold visions of 25 women printmakers from 1900 – Now. From Käthe Kollwitz to Faith Ringgold, explore the work of artists who have used print to make their own lasting impression. This event is free!

Future Observatory: Tools for Transition

Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
Design Museum
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In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.

Inspiration Africa: Stories beyond the Artefacts - Black History Month

4th - 25th Oct
15.30 – 16.30
V&A South Kensington
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Come and join our volunteer guides and share in their passion and pride as they reveal the extraordinary African Heritage narratives within the V&A collections.

After:hours adult education

Various dates and times
Imperial College London
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Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.

Courses for Children and Young Learners

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Vibrant, in-person German courses for children and teens aged 6-17. From beginner classes to creative options like Coding & German, young learners enjoy a hands-on, engaging approach to language learning – right here in South Kensington.

Work Experience Week in the Language Department

23rd - 27th March 2026
10am-4pm
Goethe-Institut
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Would you like to gain hands-on experience in an international cultural institution? Join this one-week work experience programme at the Goethe-Institut London and explore the work of our language and educational services departments. Apply now!

October Design Camps

October
Various times
Design Museum
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A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.

Power Up Evening Session

16th Oct, 18th Nov & 12th Dec
From 7pm
Science Museum
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The museum's sell-out adults-only Power Up evening sessions return this autumn with an out-of-this-world twist.

Wish, Make, Celebrate!

27th Sept – 1st Nov
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Wish, Make and Celebrate is a new space for families to explore what brings you joy, through creating a wish, and celebrating the things that makes you happy! This event is free.

Pop-up Performance: Caribbean Storytelling

6th Sept - 6th Dec
11am- 3:.40pm
V&A South Kensington
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Celebrate Caribbean culture through fun family activities, games, and stories.

Alicja Patanowska – The Ripple Effect

13th Sept- 19th Oct
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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The Ripple Effect is a newly commissioned ceramic seating installation for the V&A South Kensington’s garden and pond, by artist and designer Alicja Patanowska. This event is part of London Design Festival.

Write & Shine with The Royal Parks

20th Sept - 15th Nov
7:30am - 10:30am
The Royal Parks
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Start your day with a burst of creativity! Join Write & Shine for a series of early morning writing workshops in The Royal Parks this autumn.

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.

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.

Prix Pictet 2025 – Storm

26th Sept- 19th Oct
10am-6pm
V&A South Kensington
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The theme for the 2025 prize is Storm. It invites reflections on the growing volatility of our age, forever poised on the brink of the next crisis. The 12 shortlisted photographers will have their work exhibited at the V&A’s Photography Centre.

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.

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.

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

Various dates and times
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.