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.
Author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Charlie Mackesy is coming to the Hall in May for an evening of drawing stories and music. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to hear Charlie speak about the origins of his characters, ideas and the remarkable creative process.
The Royal Albert Hall have a wide range of shows and events for children and families to get involved in, which all promise an unforgettable day out. From storytelling for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts featuring Albert’s Band, there is something to fascinate and inspire children of every age.
Ciné Lumière screens new releases, UK premieres, classics, documentaries, family films, and curated series or festivals, often accompanied by on-stage discussions with directors, actors, and critics.
If you love cinema, and you’re 25 years old or under, Ciné Lumière For A Fiver is for you! Whether you want to see the latest releases or discover French classics, attend special Q&As or explore world cinema, enjoy discounted tickets with no booking fees.
Inside the Cocoon see hundreds of Museum specimens. Marvel at beetles and butterflies, metre-high plants, huge tarantulas and historic herbaria.
A retelling by Cantata Dramatica of 12th century poet Attar's 'The Conference of the Birds'. With music from composer Danyal Dhondy blending eastern and western traditions, surprising parables and pen portraits of the truth-seeking birds.
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound. In celebration of the anniversary Corinne Bailey Rae will be performing the album in full at the Hall in October 2026.
As part of this year's Highway festivities, this family-friendly event will be presented by First Time Flyers in a relaxed environment for children to express themselves, with no expectation to stay still or be quiet. Country for Kids is recommended for ages 4-11 but babies and budding musicians of all ages are welcome!
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.
Delve into the history of Kensington Palace with a 15-minute talk with an expert member of our guide team.
In celebration of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8th May, BBC will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his groundbreaking career at the forefront of natural history storytelling.
Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!
Channel your inner interior designer and transform your space into a winter wonderland with classic and contemporary decorations from all the wonderful designs that are on offer at the Design Museum Shop this Christmas!
Designer Maker User, the Design Museum's only permanent exhibition, features almost 1000 items of twentieth and twenty-first century design viewed through the angles of the designer, manufacturer and user, including a crowdsourced wall.
Join V&A volunteer guides for an architectural tour of their South Kensington building, which will take you through the history and setting of their collections.
What could be better than a dino disco? Join the Museum for the best party in town! Bring along the kids, show off your Jurassic jive and listen to your favourite tunes at our family-friendly headphone disco.
Ever wanted a sleepover with a giraffe or camp under a blue whale? Kids aged 7–11 can explore the Museum after dark with fun, educational activities.
Are you big on museums, but short on time? NHM's knowledgeable visitor assistants have designed just the dinosaurs tour for you. It will introduce you to some of the Museum's most famous and imposing specimens. One hour
From the extraordinary cultural and educational institutions in South Kensington, we have put together some recent highlights of exciting discoveries, research, and news from the London's home of arts and science.
Come and learn how to identify mammal tracks and create your own, make a bat finger puppet and learn mammal facts on our mammal trail and hear stories about some of the animals in the park.
Spanning many periods, styles and techniques, this display brings together works from the Albion Art Collection, inviting visitors to look closely and reflect on jewellery’s emotional and visual impact, and the role beauty plays.
What if the design and construction of buildings were shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest?
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
