Develop your understanding of visual art in this online course, using iconic paintings and examples from the V&A's collection to uncover how artworks communicate ideas and emotions.
On demand
Anytime
V&A South Kensington
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Pick up an Interactive Guide to discover astonishing science stories and must-see objects as you explore the Science Museum in South Kensington.
Explore the traditions of Japanese festivals through books, photographs and festival objects. Discover the prayers, customs and community celebrations that have shaped matsuri across generations.
Until 24th Jan 2027
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
Japan House London
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Located in Kensington Gardens beside Kensington Palace, the Diana Memorial Playground is a popular family attraction inspired by Peter Pan. Following a major refurbishment, it is due to reopen on 5 August 2026.
Dates & times vary
The Royal Parks
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This free display traces the history of the Burberry trench coat from its origins as practical outerwear and military attire to a world-renowned icon of fashion, rooted in a contemporary British sensibility and celebrated globally.
Until 3rd Jan 2027
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5:45 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Celebrate the reopening of Dora House with 'There’s No Place Like It', the Summer Show 2026 curated by Henry Holland, plus a free creative workshop by artist Arpita Shah as part of the Society’s Year of the Home celebrations.
Until 28th Nov 2026
Mon to Sat: 11 am - 5 pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Explore objects and artworks from across the V&A South Kensington’s collections on these dementia-friendly tours, led by expert guides each month.
Until 30th Nov 2026
1:30 pm - 4 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Travel back to a time when Kensington Palace was the ultimate party palace, packed with the most fashionable, ambitious and talented people of the day, all competing for popularity and power.
Weekends until 22nd Nov 2026
10:30 am - 2:45 pm
Kensington Palace
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Immerse yourself in the epic legacy of World of Warcraft®, one of the world’s most iconic video game franchises through an unforgettable symphonic experience.
25th Oct 2026
1:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join BBC-featured sound healer, yoga teacher and professional singer Sasha Jacques, founder of Starseed Offerings, for a calming soundbath designed especially for parents and babies.
Until 25th Nov 2026
11 am & 1:30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Seasoned storytellers lead engaging 30-minute sessions for babies and toddlers, using music, singing, movement and stories to encourage interaction and play.
Until 29th Oct 2026
10 am, 11 am & 12 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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The French Institute in London offers fun and interactive French courses for children aged 4 to 17, from complete beginners to bilingual learners.
From 7th Sept 2026
Institut français
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Looking for fun things to do in London with young children? Join the Science Museum Explainers for Bubble Explorers, an engaging and lively interactive live show designed especially for young children and their families.
British Indian artist Bharti Kher is internationally recognised for her sculptures which explore the body, womanhood, mythology and cultural identity. This display will bring her work into conversation with the V&A’s historic collections.
Until 24th Jan 2027
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5:45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Discover the work of acclaimed artist and filmmaker Amar Kanwar in this immersive exhibition exploring memory, identity, displacement and social justice through film and sound.
Enjoy a guided tour of the RCM Museum and discover highlights from its collection, including the world’s oldest guitar and the earliest stringed keyboard instrument.
Every Wed
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Royal College of Music
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Tickets are still available for screenings in Oct and Sept! Christopher Nolan's, The Odyssey, brings Homer's foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and is the first feature to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, making the Science Museum's 70mm IMAX cinema the best choice when booking tickets.
Join one of the volunteer guides to explore the Science Museum Group Collection through the lens of gender and sexual identity.
Marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, 'Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation' explores how science, land, people and power influenced the emergence of the United States.
23rd Oct 2026 - 25th Apr 2027
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Featuring around 50 ‘lost’ performance spaces from the 1980s to 2010s, this display celebrates music venues as centres of creativity, shining a light on both their cultural contribution and the challenges they face as a sector.
Until 30th Oct 2027
10 am - 6 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The Royal College of Music Museum’s special exhibition explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating how and why folk musics continue to evolve, live and thrive.
Until 25th Oct 2026
Tue - Fri: 10:15 am - 5:45 pm; Sat - Sun: 11 am - 6 pm
Royal College of Music
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It’s a showdown for the ages! What are the fiercest animals to have lived on Earth – dinosaurs or sharks? Come on a journey to decide which are the most powerful predators.
Dates vary
10:30 am - 11:30 am & 1 pm - 2 pm
Natural History Museum
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In January Pokémon celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Natural History Museum brought an exclusive pop-up shop to fans – a first of its kind for Pokémon with a UK museum.
Mon - Sun
10 am - 5:50 pm
Natural History Museum
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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.