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Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
Indulge in a cultural extravaganza in South Kensington without emptying your wallet. Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning Royal Parks, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of South Kensington or immerse yourself in captivating exhibitions- all within your budget of £15 or less.
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
In this free display, look at the life of the man whose vision led to the creation of the Natural History Museum. On display for the first time are a selection of his published works and original drawings.
18 July 2025 – 23 July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Sir Richard Owen: A Natural Legacy at Natural History Museum
If you’re planning your trip to South Kensington, why not take a look at our brand new walking map, created in collaboration with Footways. Get off the tube a stop early and explore London’s home of arts, science and inspiration by foot.
Come and sing with Institut français at one of their monthly singing group sessions. They are open to all levels and will feature songs from the classic repertoire as well as modern tunes. Expect songs by the likes of Brassens, Piaf, Aznavour, Trenet, Renaud, Zaz, Louane and many more.
Narrated by Jim Carrey and using incredible 3D technology, Under the Sea will leap off the screen and take you on a fascinating journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean floor.
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.
3rd June - 18th Oct 2026
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
Japan House London
Visit Website for Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai at Japan House London
Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone.
The Royal College of Music's Museum offers a unique opportunity to interact with over 500 years of musical history. Items include the world’s oldest guitar and earliest keyboard instrument with strings. Enjoy a tour of the Museum, led by their knowledgeable team on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.
10:15am–5:45pm
Royal College of Music
Visit Website for The Royal College of Music Museum & Guided Tours at Royal College of Music
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
Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist.
Until 6th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
Visit Website for Cecily Brown: Picture Making at Serpentine
Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet.
Until Oct 2026
10 am - 4.45 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience at Natural History Museum
Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans and and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel a shark’s skin and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles.
Until 3rd Jan 2027
10 am - 4.30 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep at Natural History Museum
Join volunteer guides as they bring African and Caribbean heritage to life, uncovering powerful narratives that have too often been overlooked.
Until 12th Dec 2026
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for African & Caribbean Heritage tour: Past Meets Present at V&A South Kensington
Join this volunteer-led tour to discover incredible stories of women in the field of science.
Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet.
Until Oct 2026
10 am - 4.45 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience at Natural History Museum
The Great Arch is the true story of Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an unknown talent who wins a major French competition to design the Grande Arche in Paris. In this film, director Stéphane Demoustier weaves together the vision of an architect with conflicting politics.
From 11th Mar
Dates & times vary
Institut français
Visit Website for The Great Arch at Institut français
Bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and designers through live performance, film, installation, debate, DJs and more. Friday Late is free and drop-in.
A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet.
Until 1 September 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Future of Food at Science Museum
PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. Opening in February 2026, the second edition in the series will present the fascinating work of designer Simone Brewster.
Until Jan 2027
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for PLATFORM: Simone Brewster at the Design Museum
This fun, interactive tour is packed with stories, activities and surprises for young explorers. Prepare to discover a world of dinosaurs, giant mammals and much more.
Dates vary
3 pm - 3.45 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Kids Tour: The Young Explorers at Natural History Museum
Calling all Starfleet recruits! Discover iconic Star Trek objects and outfits across the Science Museum in this free trail.
Until 8th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Star Trek Warp Trail at Science Museum
The V&A Illustration Awards is a free, biennial competition celebrating excellence in illustration and contemporary practice, and judged by a panel of prominent illustrators and industry experts.
2nd July - 4th Oct 2026
10 am - 5.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for V&A Illustration Awards 2026 at V&A South Kensington
This year's Design Researchers in Residence are responding to the theme of ‘mineral’. Visit the display to explore four of the UK’s geological landscapes (lithium, copper, silica, and chalk) and their relationships to the green transition.
Until 20th Sept 2026
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Design Researchers in Residence: 2025/26 Mineral at the Design Museum
Join Dr Melanie Gibson for a discussion on one of London’s most extraordinary interiors ‒ Frederic Leighton's Arab Hall.
15th July 2026
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Frederic Leighton’s Arab Hall at V&A South Kensington