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Kensington Gardens

Daily
Open from 6am
Kensington Gardens
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Formal avenues, magnificent trees, ornamental flower beds, and wildflower meadows outside Kensington Palace make this a stunning end to our trail as well as home to the Princess Diana Playground, the Italian Water Gardens and the Albert Memorial.

Kurt Cobain's Plectrum Prize Draw

Royal College of Music
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Enter now for your chance to win Kurt Cobain’s plectrum, used for the 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, and own a piece of rock history.

La La Land in Concert (12A) 2026

31st Dec 2026
1:00pm & 5:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Just announced! Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a swoon-worthy live concert experience.

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!

Leighton House: A Journey through 100 Years

11th Oct - 1st March 2026
10am- 5:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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A free exhibition that charts the museum’s transformation over the course of the last century, featuring never-before-seen archival material and original photographs.

Lessons in schools and online

The Royal Parks
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The Royal Parks Learning team offers an interactive learning experience whether in person or online.

Lunchtime Lectures: Pop Art and Beyond- A History of Screenprints

8th Jan
1pm-2pm
V&A South Kensington
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In this free talk, Gill Saunders, author of Screenprints: A History, will explain the process and its origins, and introduce some of the finest works in the medium by names such as Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley and Damien Hirst.

Make it: Trinket Trays

10th-24th Jan
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Experimenting with style, colour and texture from the Rococo period, you will be able to hand-build your own trinket box or tray using Porcelain clay.

May Half term Itinerary

25 May - 2nd June
Daily
Discover South Kensington
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Our museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this May half-term. Packed with family favorites, workshops, new exhibitions, films, and more! There is something for everyone at South Ken this half term.

National Art Library and Archive talks: each Monday from 15 January

V&A South Kensington
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The V&A will be holding free, open sessions every Monday (except bank holidays) in the National Art Library. A member of the Library or Archives staff will introduce the history and purpose of the Library and talk about an item from their collections.

Natural History Museum Christmas Gift Shop

Natural History Museum
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Go wild with the dinosaur decorations this year! Look out for the T. rex on skis, the Stegosaurus in a bobble hat and the Triceratops tree topper to top it all off. As for decorating yourself and the kids, there is also festive knitwear!

Naturally Curious

Various Dates
Various Times
Natural History Museum
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Learn about cutting-edge scientific research from our leading experts with a new series of on-demand courses designed for anyone interested in the natural world, regardless of skill level.

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.

NIGO: From Japan with Love

1st May – 4th Oct
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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Explore the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection.

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

Various dates
Various times
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.

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.

Off Menu Live: The Tasting Menus

16th March
2:00pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Ed Gamble and James Acaster take over London’s most prestigious venue for a big weekend of food-based festivities as they bring their award-winning podcast to the Royal Albert Hall for a limited run.

Online Workshop: Folk Collage with Zaina El-Said

14th Feb
10am-12pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Explore how folk heritage, mythology, and traditional design can be reimagined through the lens of contemporary digital collage in this online workshop led by The View from Here exhibition artist Zaina El-Said.

Our Story with David Attenborough

Until 30th Aug 2026
10am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings. Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet.

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Online
Natural History Museum
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Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.

Peter Doig, House of Music: Sound Service

Until Feb 8th
Various times
Serpentine
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A live programme that activates Peter Doig’s House of Music on Sundays and select weekdays and evenings.

Peter Doig: House of Music

10th Oct 2025 - 8th Feb 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Serpentine presents a new project by Peter Doig that explores the role of music, film, and sites of communal gathering, listening and creative exchange within his practice.

Photography Now

15th Nov 2025 – 12th Sept 2026
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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This free display explores some of today’s most pressing issues through diverse approaches to contemporary image-making.

Picture Making

27th March - 6th Sept 2026
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Over three decades Brown has gained a reputation for her unique approach to painting, characterised by vigorous brushwork, a vivid sense of colour and dynamic all-over compositions that hold the viewer in an active space of looking.