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Resources for Schools online

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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Geography teachers and students, why not check out RGS' fascinating case studies and articles that link directly to key stages and course content? From the carbon and water cycles to geopolitics and development, they have a resource to help you learn.

Resources for teachers

Design Museum
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Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2 – 5, the Museum offers students and educators design education facilities and workshops.

RGS Exhibitions

Monday to Friday
10am-5pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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The Royal Geographical Society Pavilion has a constantly changing programme of displays that include exhibitions created by external organisations, broadly linked to geographical themes and also by selected sponsors of the Society.

RGS online exhibitions

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Get immersed in the stories behind the RGS' Collections from the comfort of your home.

Room Hire at Institut français

Institut français
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The Institut can accommodate functions with a cultural focus, from large-scale parties to small group events. It also provides a stunning backdrop for filming and photoshoots. The Ciné lumière can also host private screenings for up to 229 people.

Royal Albert Hall - Time Machine

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The Royal Albert Hall's time machine will take you to any period in history from the 1750's, when the area was part of the Gore estate, or when this iconic building opened in 1871, or up to the present day. Just pick your era and escape!

Royal Albert Hall Food & Drink

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Royal Albert Hall
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The Italian Verdi restaurant and Café Bar are open all day to everyone. All other bars open 2 hours before concerts.

Royal Albert Hall Tours

Most days of the year
Royal Albert Hall
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Take a peek inside London's most iconic music venue. Did you know that the Royal Albert Hall once hosted a séance; flooded the auditorium with 56,000 litres of water for an opera concert; and that criminals, as well as musicians and politicians, have graced the Hall’s stage?

Royal Albert Hall's Gift Shop

Royal Albert Hall
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Discover the Royal Albert Hall's full range of products, featuring exclusive prints, Royal Albert Hall gifts, souvenirs and the ever-popular Steward Bear online.

Royal Geographical Society Membership

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Spark inspiration and curiosity with a gift that lasts all year. Through a range of talks, exhibitions, events, magazines and resources, Society members can explore the incredible stories of our planet’s people, places and environments.

Royal Geographical Society Teaching Resources

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Lots of resources and activities to take into your school, with something for every age group. A wide range of topics are available with subjects including maps, volcanoes, countries, trade and ecosystems.

Royal Society of Sculptors Learning Resouces

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The Royal Society of Sculptors
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The Royal Society of Sculptors is pleased to provide free downloadable teachers’ resources to support classroom art activities. Have fun!

SAFAR Film Festival

11th - 28th June
Various times
Institut français
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SAFAR Film Festival, the UK’s leading platform for independent Arab cinema, returns from 11-28 June 2025 for its landmark 10th edition.

School Screenings

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Institut français
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Bring your class to watch a celebrated French film from the general programme at Ciné Lumière – £5 per student, free for teachers.

Schools bursary scheme

The Royal Parks
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The Royal Parks offers a limited number of bursaries for schools who would otherwise be unable to visit

Science Afternoon Tea

Available Wed-Sun
12pm and 3pm
Science Museum
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Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist.

Science City 1550-1800: the Linbury gallery

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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.

Science Museum cafes

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Science Museum
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Worked up an appetite exploring the museum? The Science Museum has several cafes open every day. You can also bring your own food to eat in our designated picnic spaces.

Science Museum: Objects and Stories

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Science Museum
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Explore the curators' highlights to find out the history of the objects in our collection, from inventions that have changed our world to the fascinating people behind them.

Science Museum: Search Our Collection

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Science Museum
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Explore over 325,000 objects and archives from the Science Museum, Science and Industry Museum, National Science and Media Museum, National Railway Museum and Locomotion.

Science Museum's Gift Shop

Science Museum
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Engage your inner scientist with science-inspired gifts, gadgets, robots, games, puzzles, toys, chemistry sets and more from the Science Museum Shop.

Scoff & Banter

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Scoff & Banter
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At Scoff & Banter Kensington, we celebrate hearty and contemporary British cuisine, just moments from world-famous museums. Discover a home from home with lovingly prepared seasonal British cooking, using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Seed Sculptures in Leighton's Garden

27th June
1pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join this free, drop-in workshop and create sculptural seed bombs, made out of clay and pollinator-friendly seeds. Take inspiration from the sculptural forms and decorative arts of Leighton House.

Seeing Things Queerly

10am-6pm
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Follow this self-led trail to discover some of the objects on display at the Science Museum that tell stories of queer communities, experiences, and identities.