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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.

the Design Cafe

Design Museum
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In need of a coffee fix or quick snack before you visit our exhibitions? Pick your favourite items from the Design cafe.

the Design Kitchen

Daily
10am - 5pm
Design Museum
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In need of refreshment and relaxation? Designed by Matthew Williamson, this lounge-style space is the perfect spot to recharge and spend time with friends and family while enjoying a selection of tasty snacks and drinks or a dining experience for two.

The Design Museum Shop

Design Museum
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The Design Museum Shop sells a unique selection of classic, beautiful and cutting edge objects including prints, accessories, books and much more...

The Earthshot Prize

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Ismaili Centre
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The most prestigious global environment prize in history has been launched by Prince William with the Aga Khan Development Network as a Founding Partner. The Earthshot Prize aims to encourage large-scale change over the next 10 years — a critical decade for the Earth.

The Great Exhibition Augmented Reality Experience

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Hyde Park
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Visit Hyde Park, where the 1851 Great Exhibition was held. Download the free app to see a true-to-size recreation of the Crystal Palace. Explore the site, admire the building's scale and details, and learn about its fascinating history.

The Jazz Age Compilation

29th Jan
6.30pm - 9.00pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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You're invited to the Party of the Century! Leighton House is celebrating its Centenary - and we're turning back the clock to the dazzling 1920s! Slip into your finest flapper dress or sharpest tuxedo and step into an evening of pure vintage glamour.

The Last Princesses of Punjab

Opening 26 March 2026
10am-6pm
Kensington Palace
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Tickets now on sale! Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life, in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace for 2026.

The Lavery Café’

South Kensington
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A light-filled, design-led space serving a modern Mediterranean cafe style menu from morning coffees through to afternoon teas.

The Natural History Museum Gardens

Daily
10am - 5.50pm
Natural History Museum
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Say hello to a full-size Diplodocus grazing in a Jurassic garden, come face-to-face with the earliest mammals and walk in the footsteps of our earliest ancestors. As you explore the grassland, wetland and woodland habitats, experience how nature can thrive in urban spaces. Booking not necessary.

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!

The Nue Black Aesthetic

6 Nov 2026 – 8th Aug 2027
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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This major exhibition celebrates contemporary Black designers who are reshaping the British design landscape. Discover works spanning furniture, architecture, fashion, and installation, exploring identity, culture, community, and more.

Image credit: Historic Royal Palaces / Alex Rory Jacobs

The Orangery Restaurant

Daily
10am - 6pm
Kensington Palace
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After major conservation work, the 18th-century Orangery at Kensington Palace has reopened its doors. Visit the iconic restaurant in a stunning setting for an elegant lunch or an indulgent afternoon tea.

The Royal College of Music Museum & Guided Tours

10:15am–5:45pm
Royal College of Music
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The Royal College of Music's Museum offers a unique opportunity to interact with over 500 years of musical history. Items include the world’s oldest guitar and earliest keyboard instrument with strings. Enjoy a tour of the Museum, led by their knowledgeable team on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

The Royal Parks: EYFS

The Royal Parks
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The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sessions at the Hyde Park Learning Centre bring learning to life for children up to five years old.

The Royal Parks: Post-16 (KS5)

The Royal Parks
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The Hyde Park Learning Centre provides the perfect base for A-level and International Baccalaureate fieldwork.

The Royal Parks: Primary (KS1 & KS2)

The Royal Parks
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Whether you want to bring your group to the park or take part from your classroom, give your students a live experience that will inspire and engage them.

The Royal Parks: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)

The Royal Parks
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Inspire your secondary school students! The Hyde Park Learning Centre and surrounding habitats offer inspiring learning for your students.

The Sleeping Beauty

25th-28th June
2:00pm, 2:30pm, 7:00pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite production of The Sleeping Beauty comes to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time.

The Sunken Garden

Wed - Sun
9.30-17.45
Kensington Palace
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The beautiful Sunken Garden was planted in 1908, transforming part of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds into a tranquil ornamental garden. Today, the garden continues the tradition of rotational flower displays in the spring and summer.

The View from Here: Contemporary Art from the Middle East and North Africa

11th Oct - 1st March 2026
10am–5:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Presented in collaboration with the Oriental Museum, Durham University, this new exhibition showcases emerging creative voices from the MENA region exploring heritage, memory and identity through assemblage and collage.

TRI Design Festival

12th-15th March
South Kensington
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The Knightsbridge Partnership has announced the launch of TRI Design, a new four-day festival celebrating design excellence across Knightsbridge, the King’s Road and Fulham Road, supported by the Society of British and International Interior Design.

Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence

2nd March - 22nd Sept
10am - 5.45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Last chance to explore Tropical Modernism - an architectural style developed in the hot, humid conditions of West Africa in the 1940s.

Under 30s ticket offers

Royal Albert Hall
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The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!