Blue skelton whale in Hinze Hall at the Natural History Museum Blue skelton whale in Hinze Hall at the Natural History Museum
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Man on stilts in Exhibition Road Man on stilts in Exhibition Road
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South Kensington is a place for curious minds

Step into London's iconic world-class museums, cultural venues, educational institutions and famous parks — all within walking distance of each other.


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The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Join us on 6-7 June 2026 to celebrate science and the arts! Expect a weekend packed with free exciting events for all ages: from hands-on workshops and inspiring talks to immersive performances and art installations.

Great Exhibition Road Festival
6th - 7th June 2026
12 pm - 6 pm

Star Trek Warp Trail

Calling all Starfleet recruits! Discover iconic Star Trek objects and outfits across the Science Museum in this free trail.

Science Museum
Until 8th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm

Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai

Encounter two of Japan’s most exciting photographers – Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai – in a rare opportunity to see their thought-provoking works in the UK.

Japan House London
3rd June - 18th Oct 2026
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm

Earth Photo Exhibition 2026 Image credit: Marco Di Marco, A Volcanic Siege, Iceland

Earth Photo addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.

Royal Geographical Society
26th June - 24th July 2026
10 am - 5 pm

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Free Events in South Ken

Free Events in South Ken

From guided tours through the galleries, self-led walks, free displays and galleries covering art, science, design and more.

Great Exhibitions

Great Exhibitions

See an exhibition in our cultural & educational venues covering art, photography, design, music, history, science and so much more.

A night out in London

A night out in London

From DJs, films, late night exhibitions, concerts, inspiring talks, immersive performances, sleepovers, Lates, lectures - there is plenty to do here in the evening.

Fun for the Kids

Fun for the Kids

Enjoy activities for all the family from music, science, arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, interactive galleries & so much more.

Our Neighbourhood

South Ken ZEN+

South Ken ZEN+

South Ken ZEN+ is our collective response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. With the parallel aims of becoming a zero emissions (ZE) and nature positive (N+) neighbourhood, South Ken ZEN+ is an ambitious programme to accelerate action in response to the greatest challenge of our age.

A Free Digital Guide

A Free Digital Guide

Make the most of your visit to South Kensington with our free digital guide and step into London’s iconic world-class museums, cultural venues, educational institutions and famous parks – all within walking distance of each other.

South Ken Trails

South Ken Trails

To help you plan a great day out in South Kensington, we have created some trails for you to explore – from days out with the kids, discovering hidden gems, strolling through the parks, delving into the extraordinary museum collections and so much more.

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