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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.

Ghost Trail

16th-28th Sept
Various times
Institut français
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In this tense thriller, based on true events, Hamid is part of a secret group pursuing the Syrian regime’s fugitive leaders. His mission takes him to France, on the trail of his former torturer whom he must confront.

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.

Marina Willer x Pith: Sketching with Stickers

13th – 21st Sept
10am-5pm
Design Museum
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For this year's London Design Festival, Pith® and Marina Willer are collaborating to create an exhibition of expressive and playful sketchbooks, each containing an original artwork by Marina made of colourful stickers forming intricate compositions.

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.

Brompton Design District

13th-21st Sept
Various times
South Kensington
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Brompton Design District is a design hub during the London Design Festival featuring a mix of global design brands & cultural institutions alongside a curated programme of exhibits with a reputation for nurturing inventive design by independent designers.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.