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Inspiration Africa: Stories Beyond the Artefacts

Until 14 Dec
3:30pm-4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Explore the V&A galleries through the lens of African Heritage. First and second Saturday of the month.

V&A Photography Centre: drop-in tours

Until 25th Nov
2:30pm-3pm
V&A South Kensington
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The V&A Photography Centre is the largest space in the UK dedicated to a permanent photography collection. Join a member of the Photography Team to explore the Centre’s current displays.

Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call

4 October 2024 - 2 February 2025
10am - 6pm
Serpentine
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A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI.

Write & Shine: Creative Writing Workshops

28 Sept - 16 Nov
7:30am - 10:30am
The Royal Parks
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Join Write & Shine for a series of early morning creative writing workshops in the Royal Parks this autumn.

Image credit: Harun Farocki 2004 © Janni Chavakis

Revisiting Harun Farocki: Images & War, Acting & Indoctrination

4th, 22d and 26th Oct
Various times
Goethe-Institut
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A three-part film programme marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Harun Farocki, the influential filmmaker, media and cultural critic, lecturer, and curator.

Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance

14th Sept 2024- 4th Jan 2026
10am - 5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Marking 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection, explore an A–Z of themes to show how performance continues to entertain, provoke and inspire

Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture

2nd Oct- 16th Feb 2025
10am- 8pm
Japan House London
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Take a mouth-watering journey through the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan.

Life Drawing with 2B Or Not 2B Collective

17th Sept, 15th Oct & 19th Nov
1pm-3pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Experience life drawing in the studio of Victorian artist, Frederic Leighton. Take inspiration from the creative space and join for this series of tutored life drawing classes led by 2B Or Not 2B Collective.

Fables for our Time

Open now
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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Fables for our Time is a triptych of stories about environmental urgencies, that uses folktales and a new collection of emoji to examine humanity’s relationship with the natural environment.

Awaken: Sufi Music & Women of South Asia

18th June- 20th Oct
10.15am – 5.45pm
Royal College of Music
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The exhibition celebrates the pivotal role of women and the rich, shared history of devotion and musical traditions from Pakistan, India & Bengal that create unique and diverse Sufi sounds.

Craft x Tech Tohoku Project

14th Sept- 13th Oct
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Craft x Tech is an initiative to bridge the gap between traditional Japanese craft and contemporary technology.

Venue hire at Cromwell place

Cromwell Place
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The heritage of our buildings paired with the expertise of our events team make Cromwell Place an unforgettable venue. From cocktail receptions and seated dinners to screenings and weddings, the venue can host a diverse array of events.

Cromwell Place Café

Daily
Cromwell Place
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The Café serves breakfast, lunch, and aperitivo, alongside tea, coffee, and drinks. Open to all visitors it provides a space to meet, relax and eat.

The River

26th July - 26th Jan 2025
10am - 4.30pm
Natural History Museum
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This new sound installation by artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with sound specialist Tony Myatt explores the watery depths of the River Thames. It features captivating recordings from an underwater habitat that’s often inaccessible to our ears.

Wonderlab+

Daily
Science Museum
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Want to continue the Wonderlab experience after your visit? Explore hours of hands-on activities, quizzes and more on our new, free family-friendly website.

The Clockmakers’ Museum

Daily
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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Discover the world’s oldest collection of timepieces at the Science Museum. See over 600 watches and clocks charting the history of clock making in London.

Science City 1550-1800: the Linbury gallery

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Science Museum
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Discover the world’s oldest collection of timepieces at the Science Museum. See over 600 watches and clocks charting the history of clock making in London.

Ocean Odyssey

Dates Vary
Times Vary
Science Museum
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Yayoi Kusama: Pumpkin

9th July - 3rd Nov
All day
Serpentine
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Serpentine and The Royal Parks are hosting a new large-scale sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Since 1946 Kusama’s pumpkins have taken many forms, colours and shapes, but they are always covered in the artist’s signature polka dot pattern. Located by the Round Pond in Kensington Garden.

Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail

Until 8th Sept
All day
V&A South Kensington
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Explore a free trail across the museum celebrating Taylor Swift, with a range of her iconic looks on display. The costumes will sit alongside instruments, music awards, storyboards and previously unseen archival which will explore her childhood and recording legacy, many on display for the first time.

Wonderlab

Daily
10am - 5.30pm
Science Museum
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At this interactive gallery, discover the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday lives. This unmissable experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world in new and exciting ways.

Discover South Kensington Guide on Bloomberg Connects

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Discover South Kensington
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Planning a visit to South Kensington? Enhance your experience by exploring our remarkable cultural venues all within walking distance, through the free Bloomberg Connects app, offering digital access to arts and culture. (Download the app to access the guide).

The Natural History Museum's gardens are opening soon!

Opens 18th July
Natural History Museum
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Experience the transformed gardens at the Natural History Museum which will be open this Summer. The new gardens will tell the story of change on our planet over time and allow visitors to explore the museum in new ways!

BBC Radio 3 Recording Choral Evensong at Holy Trinity South Kensington

10th June
6.20pm
Imperial College London
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BBC will be recording one of the College Evensong services with the students of Imperial College Chamber Choir. The service will be broadcast on the 17th July at the Royal Albert Hall. Evensong is open to everyone.