Whether you're visiting South Kensington for the first time, or you've visited a hundred times, here's a list of some of the best, but least well-known, exhibits, galleries, and places.
Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a 45-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit.
Daily
Times vary
Natural History Museum
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A special tour package that combines the Architecture of the Natural History Museum Tour with a behind-the-scenes library session, where you’ll get to view treasured archive materials up close.
Every Friday
3 pm - 4.30 pm
Natural History Museum
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This free display explores some of today’s most pressing issues through diverse approaches to contemporary image-making.
Until 12th Sept 2026
10 am - 5.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
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In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.
Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
the Design Museum
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Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.
Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!
12th Mar - 23rd Aug 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.
From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!
Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist.
Available Thurs - Sun excl. school holidays
12 pm & 3 pm
Science Museum
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