Some Things to Do This Weekend

Picture Making

Over three decades Brown has gained a reputation for her unique approach to painting, characterised by vigorous brushwork, a vivid sense of colour and dynamic all-over compositions that hold the viewer in an active space of looking.

27th March - 6th Sept 2026

10am-6pm

Serpentine

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Kids Tour: The Young Explorers

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.

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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Dino Disco for Kids

What could be better than a dino disco? Join the Museum for the best party in town! Bring along the kids, show off your Jurassic jive and listen to your favourite tunes at our family-friendly headphone disco.

Dates vary

7 pm - 9 pm

Natural History Museum

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The Last Princesses of Punjab

Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life, in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace for 2026.

26th Mar - 8th Nov 2026

10 am - 6 pm from Mar to Oct 2026; 10 am - 4 pm from Nov to Feb 2026-7

Kensington Palace

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John Constable and David Lucas: A Unison of Feeling

Marking 250 years since the birth of John Constable, this free display explores his collaboration with printmaker David Lucas in making the English Landscape print series and features Constable’s paintings alongside the prints they inspired.

Photography Now

This free display explores some of today’s most pressing issues through diverse approaches to contemporary image-making.

15th Nov 2025 – 12th Sept 2026

10am-5:30pm

V&A South Kensington

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Evening Yoga at the Museum

Unwind after your day with this unique evening yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.

Space Gallery

See iconic spacecraft, out-of-this-world objects and discover inspiring stories of human achievement in space travel in the Museum's exciting free gallery.

Mon - Sun

10 am - 6 pm

Science Museum

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Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now

Celebrate the innovative printmaking techniques and bold visions of 25 women printmakers from 1900 – Now. From Käthe Kollwitz to Faith Ringgold, explore the work of artists who have used print to make their own lasting impression. This event is free!

Closes 27th Sept 2026

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

V&A South Kensington

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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.

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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After:hours adult education

Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.

Courses for Children and Young Learners

Vibrant, in-person German courses for children and teens aged 6-17. From beginner classes to creative options like Coding & German, young learners enjoy a hands-on, engaging approach to language learning – right here in South Kensington.

David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting

Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!

Power Up Evening Session

The museum's sell-out adults-only Power Up evening sessions return this autumn with an out-of-this-world twist.

Once a month, Thur

From 7pm

Science Museum

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Intensive German courses at the Goethe-Institut this summer

Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses start in August and offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.

Sir Richard Owen: A Natural Legacy

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

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Early Birds

Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

4th July, 15th Aug & 26th Sept 2026

Times vary

Science Museum

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Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

The UK’s first Elsa Schiaparelli exhibition spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the designer’s legacy and the fashion house’s evolution under creative director Daniel Roseberry.

28th Mar – 1st Nov 2026

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

V&A South Kensington

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Intensive German Courses

Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses, starting in July and August, offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.

American Photographs

Their collection of photography from the United States – one of the largest outside North America – reveals the breadth of the country's photographic traditions and the central role of image-making in American life.

Until 16th May 2027

10 am - 6 pm

V&A South Kensington

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Kurt Cobain's Plectrum Prize Draw

Enter now for your chance to win Kurt Cobain’s plectrum, used for the 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, and own a piece of rock history.

Play the Perfect Pot Project Game

Can beauty be measured? Prof Armand Leroi and his team at Imperial College think so – and they need your help! They’ve devised a game to discover the most beautiful pot shape. Art and Science meet! Play this quick game to take part and help them discover The Perfect Pot!