Some Things to Do This Weekend

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)

Experience Earth like never before in a breath-taking portrait of the planet on the biggest screen in Europe. See images of the Earth from the Space Station and gain a new understanding of how wonderful and unique our planet is.

Discovering Britain: Albertopolis Walk

Take a self-guided tour and explore how London’s quarter for the arts and sciences was created. Discover more about it's great institutions and magnificent buildings.

The Garden

The Garden is an exciting interactive space, created especially for children aged 3–6 and their parents and carers in the basement of the Museum.

Mon - Sun

10 am - 5.30 pm

Science Museum

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Hop on a Santander bike

Why not hop on a Santander bike and explore South Kensington - take a ride through the Parks, pass Kensington Palace, around the Serpentine and arrive at the Museums.

Santander Bikes

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Kensington Garden cafes

The Broadwalk Cafe and Playcafe serves a great range of pizza, salads, wraps and sweet treats as well as a children's menu.

Hyde Park cafes and restaurant

A range of cafes, restaurants and kiosks offering everything from ice creams, sandwiches to three course meals.

Afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall has been observing the tradition of afternoon tea for over 100 years! Their menu features classic finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a mix of classically-inspired cakes as a nod to the legendary performances that take place on the Royal Albert Hall's stage.

Science Museum: Food and Drink

The Science Museum has several cafes and picnic areas in the museum. Speak to a member of staff to find out which cafes are open.

NHM: Cafes and restaurants

Family friendly cafes and restaurant with tasty, freshly prepared food. Vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.

RCM Sparks

From babies to teens, RCM Sparks run a variety of inspiring events for a range of abilities, including family workshops, concerts and courses

Various - term time

Royal College of Music

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Kensington Palace Café

Kensington Palace Café is the perfect place to stop and relax for a quick bite or refreshment after a visit to the palace. Offers a range of hot drinks, refreshments, sandwiches and cakes. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian options available.

The Magazine Restaurant

The restaurant was designed by award-winning architect Zaha Hadid. The Magazine restaurant offers a contemporary all-day menu, a kids menu, homemade ice creams and cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

V&A Café

Enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared food and drink in a choice of exceptional spaces – the world's oldest museum restaurant with its beautifully designed period rooms, or our Garden Cafe.

Daily

10 am - 5 pm

V&A South Kensington

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Shooting Stars: How to photograph a night sky

Taking pictures of distant stars is no longer just the work of astronomers. Find out the secret of success for photographing night skies.

V&A jewellery collection

One of the finest collections of jewelry in the world - over 3,500 jewels, including pendants given by Queen Elizabeth I.

Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm

V&A South Kensington

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Theatre & Performance

The collection explores the history and current practice of UK performing arts, including drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, costume, set design, and more.

Daily

Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm

V&A South Kensington

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V&A free tours & talks

Get closer to the Museum and its incredible collections with our wide range of free or paid-for bespoke tours.

Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm

V&A South Kensington

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Pattern Pod

Pattern Pod is an amazing multi-sensory area for children under 8 years old. Fun, interactive exhibits encourage them to recognise and copy patterns.

Mon - Sun

10 am - 5.40 pm

Science Museum

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Information Age

The Information Age gallery celebrates more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies. Relive some remarkable moments of history.

Mon - Sun

10 am - 6 pm

Science Museum

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Royal Albert Hall Tours

Step inside a landmark like no other. Together with a friendly guide, take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall.

Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Through dramatic film footage, exhibits, interactive games and our famous earthquake simulator, explore how the powers within shape the world in which we live.

Cocoon

Inside the Cocoon see hundreds of Museum specimens. Marvel at beetles and butterflies, metre-high plants, huge tarantulas and historic herbaria.

Daily

Mon - Sun 10 am - 5:50 pm (last entry 5 pm)

Natural History Museum

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Queen Carolines Temple

Explore Queen Caroline's Temple which is a classical style summer house overlooking the Long Water, east of Lancaster Walk, Hyde Park.

Monuments in Kensington Gardens

Enjoy looking at monuments and memorials in Kensington Gardens- including the most famous Albert Memorial, statue of Peter Pan and The Arch by Henry Moore.