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Star Trek at 60 Film Season

Dates vary
7.15 pm
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Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum.

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Star Trek Lates

26th Mar
Doors open at 18.45
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Celebrate 60 years of the iconic franchise at a special Lates event at the Science Museum. Enjoy exclusive access to the new Star Trek Trail, immersive experiences, a costume catwalk, themed performances, DJs, and anniversary merchandise.

Stein's Berlin Restaurant

Wed-Sat 12-11pm
Tues 12-9pm; Sun 12-8pm
Goethe-Institut
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Stein's Berlin Restaurant is a new and exciting addition to the well loved Stein's group of German restaurants. ​Their modern contemporary restaurant inside a Grade 2 listed building also features a fantastic terrace overlooking Princes Gardens. ​

Sustainable Design Schools Programme

Design Museum
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Drawing on the recent exhibition 'Waste Age: What can design do?', these creative, design-led workshops will teach students how to become better-informed consumers and responsible future designers. Enquiry now and bring design to your school.

Suzhou embroidery: the awakening of a 1,000-year tradition

6 - 16 Mar 2026
10 am - 5 pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Tailor-Made German Courses at the Goethe-Institut

Various
Online & Onsite
Goethe-Institut
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Study German at the Goethe-Institut London with their tailor-made courses. Whether online in their virtual classrooms at your own pace or onsite in South Ken, choose your level from beginner to intermediate to advanced.

Tatreez: Palestinian Embroidery

1st June – 31st May 2026
10am – 5.30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Explore the past and present of Palestinian fashion. This display brings together examples of historic Palestinian dress from the V&A collection.

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Daily
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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Step into the fascinating world of technicians for a peek behind the scenes in the Science Museum's brand new interactive gallery. Experience what it’s like to create visual effects on a blockbuster film set or operate a robot in a manufacturer's workshop,

The Ampersand Hotel

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The Ampersand Hotel
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The Ampersand Hotel is an elegant restored Victorian treasure, a small luxury hotel with a unique concept, uniting guests with the local surrounding area through the five themes of botany, music, geometry, ornithology and astronomy.

The Arab Hall: After-Hours

15th May
From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Experience the historic house after dark, delve into the Arab Hall's fascinating history and see Kamilah Ahmed's bespoke contemporary installation Facets in Resonance, as part of Leighton House's major exhibition The Arab Hall: Past and Present.

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 Courts Café

Daily
7 am - 7 pm / 8 pm (summer)
Hyde Park
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The café serves a variety of hot and cold food options, baked goods and barista coffee alongside a selection of seasonal hot drinks. For those on the go, a range of fresh sandwiches and cakes are available to take away and enjoy in the park.

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

Online
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 Egerton House Hotel

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The Egerton Hotel
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In the heart of Knightsbridge, on a quiet street overlooking private gardens, discover this enchanting boutique townhouse. Moments from Harrods and the V&A Museum, a passionate team welcomes each guest like family. With a unique character and beautiful traditional style, enjoy a delicious breakfast, Afternoon Tea by the fire or sip on one of London’s most famous martinis.

The Franklin London – Starhotels Collezione

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The Franklin Hotel
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Set in an elegant Victorian building nestling in the lush beauty of the private Egerton Gardens, The Franklin combines the warmth of a private home with the impeccable service of a luxury hotel. The hotel has recently been refurbished by celebrity designer Anouska Hempel, who created a temple to hospitality.

The Garden

Daily
Open 10am- 3:40pm term time, 10am-5:40pm weekends and school holidays
Science Museum
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The Garden is an exciting interactive space, created especially for children aged 3–6 and their parents and carers in the basement of the Museum.

The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione

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The Gore
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Brimming with Victorian eccentricity, The Gore represents a piece of British history. Since it opened in 1892, in an enviable location among the high-life hotspots of Kensington, it has been celebrated as one of London’s most enchanting hotels.

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 Italian Gardens

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Kensington Gardens
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The Italian Gardens is a 150-year-old ornamental water garden located on the north side of Kensington Gardens near Lancaster Gate. It is believed to have been created as a gift from Prince Albert to his beloved Queen Victoria.

The K Bar

Daily
3 pm - 11 pm / 12 am
The Kensington
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From artisan spirits and fine wines to innovative hand-crafted signature cocktails, The K Bar delivers an exceptional drinking experience, where every sip is a testament to the art of mixology and quality flavours

The Kensington

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The Kensington
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Traditional service and Victorian grandeur come together with sleek style and contemporary comfort at the Kensington, in one of London’s most cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. Embrace a sophisticated member’s club vibe, whether over afternoon tea or all day dining in the light, lively drawing rooms, cocktails in the glamorous K Bar.