Itinerary: Science and Technology in South Kensington
South Kensington is home to a host of institutions and museums that celebrate science and technology. Follow this itinerary to explore the area's best science sights.
South Kensington is home to a host of institutions and museums that celebrate science and technology. Follow this itinerary to explore the area's best science sights.
Imperial College student Kate Smith talks about being a volunteer at the Science Museum, and explores some of the other volunteering opportunities you can find around South Kensington.
Senior Curator Blanca Huertas shares what she loves the most about working at the Natural History Museum, and gives some top tips for visitors.
South Kensington is a cultural hub overflowing with art and design attractions. Take a day to see the best of the area's creative offerings.
Creative Quarter will be held on 17th November, providing a free day of insights into creative industries and creative careers for 13-19 year olds.
South Kensington is home to a rich diversity of architecture and building design. Take a day to stroll through the area and appreciate how architectural style has changed over time.
David Zucchi, a Canadian saxophonist, tells us what it is like to study in South Kensington at the Royal College of Music and shares his favourite local places to visit.
If you only have one day to see all the sights of South Kensington's museums, follow this suggested itinerary to see some highlights from South Kensington's big museums.
The Design Museum has moved to a new home in Kensington, where it continues to celebrate architecture and design - from fashion to digital technology - in a fresh and creative new space.
Now in its 11th year, Creative Quarter once again brought 13-19-year-olds into the South Kensington cultural hub to explore creative career and creative industries.
This winter, South Kensington will celebrate Zaha Hadid – the architect, designer and artist – as the new Mathematics Gallery opens at the Science Museum and a new exhibition of paintings and drawings by Zaha Hadid opens at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery.
South Kensington is home to a vast array of Royal buildings, monuments and memorials. Take a day to explore what the area has to offer with this handy guide.
The Exhibition Road Cultural Group announces Aerocene as its first public commission, a project initiated by internationally acclaimed artist Tomás Saraceno.
The V&A’s spectacular Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries re-opens to the public. The newly updated suite of four galleries display highlights from one of the most important collections of decorative art ever given to the nation, alongside recent acquisitions.
The Science Museum has opened Wonderlab: The Statoil Gallery, its most ambitious interactive gallery. The new gallery features unique exhibits, explosive demonstrations and immersive experiences led by the Museum's science communicators, to inspire visitors of all ages.
The Victoria and Albert Museum recently announced the acquisition of the Tommy Cooper Collection – the largest collection of its kind tracing the life and legacy of the much-loved British comedian Tommy Cooper.