Events and exhibitions inspiring action on climate change

Scientists, designers, engineers and artists across South Kensington are addressing key challenges facing our world.  As the UK prepares to host COP26, the venues here have a programme of thought-provoking and inspiring events and exhibitions exploring the road to a greener future. 


The Earthshot Prize

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.

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.

Sustainable Design Schools Programme

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.

Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery

Discover how the world can use energy sustainably to fight climate change in the Science Museum’s Energy Revolution gallery, exploring the past, present, and future of a low-carbon world.

Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience

Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet.

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Afternoon Tea and Tour

Take a tour of the beautiful gardens and the highlights of the Museums collections before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in the magnificent member’s room.

Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery

The Museum is excited to finally share Fixing Our Broken Planet, their first new permanent gallery since 2016! Explore the biggest challenges facing the planet and discover science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.

Open daily from 3rd April.

10:00am - 5:50pm

Natural History Museum

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Our Story with David Attenborough

Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings. Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet.

Until 30th Aug 2026

10 am - 5.50 pm

Natural History Museum

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Dwellings, Rehomed

Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Pause and reconnect with nature through images that capture its beauty and inspire protection. Now in its sixth decade, photographers worldwide document nature’s most remarkable moments.

17th Oct - 12th July 2026

10 am - 6 pm

Natural History Museum

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Future Observatory: Tools for Transition

In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.

dRMM: Building from Forests

What if the design and construction of buildings were shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest?

25 Nov 2025 - 30th Oct 2026

10am-5:30pm

V&A South Kensington

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Building Resilience: Demonstrators for a Changing Climate

Join leading architects, policymakers and urban innovators for a day of conversations on demonstrating change during London Climate Action Week.

Oceanic Global Short Film Festival: London Premiere

A showcase of award‑winning short films from the Oceanic Global Short Film Festival, exploring human connections to the ocean through powerful storytelling. The screening is followed by a discussion with filmmakers and special guests.