Some Things to Do This Weekend

The Royal Parks: Primary (KS1 & KS2)

Whether you want to bring your group to the park or take part from your classroom, give your students a live experience that will inspire and engage them.

Resources for teachers

Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2 – 5, the Museum offers students and educators design education facilities and workshops.

Self-guided visits for learning groups

The Design Museum welcomes schools, colleges and universities for self-guided visits of its exhibitions.

Wes Anderson: The Archives

This landmark retrospective is the first major museum exhibition devoted to Wes Anderson’s extensive and distinctive cinematic output.

Until 16th Aug 2026

Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri & Sun: 10 am – 6 pm; Sat: 10 am - 7 pm

the Design Museum

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Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience

Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet.

Science City 1550-1800: the Linbury gallery

Discover the world’s oldest collection of timepieces at the Science Museum. See over 600 watches and clocks charting the history of clock making in London.

Wonderlab

At this interactive gallery, discover the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday lives. This unmissable experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world in new and exciting ways.

Mon - Sun

10 am - 5.40 pm

Science Museum

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The Natural History Museum's gardens are opening soon!

Experience the transformed gardens at the Natural History Museum which will be open this Summer. The new gardens will tell the story of change on our planet over time and allow visitors to explore the museum in new ways!

LGBTQIA+ Tours

Last Saturday of the month, except December. Join the V&A Volunteer Guides to explore gender and sexual identities through a selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus objects in the V&A’s rich and surprising collections.

Last Saturday every month

4 pm - 5 pm

V&A South Kensington

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May Half Term Itinerary

Our museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this May half-term. Packed with family favorites, workshops, new exhibitions, films, and more! There is something for everyone at South Ken this half term.

25 May - 2nd June

Daily

South Ken Culture Quarter

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The Orangery Restaurant

After major conservation work, the 18th-century Orangery at Kensington Palace has reopened its doors. Visit the iconic restaurant in a stunning setting for an elegant lunch or an indulgent afternoon tea.

Naturally Curious

Learn about cutting-edge scientific research from our leading experts with a new series of on-demand courses designed for anyone interested in the natural world, regardless of skill level.

Various Dates

Various Times

Natural History Museum

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The Natural History Museum Gardens

Meet a full-size Diplodocus, encounter early mammals, and follow our ancestors’ footsteps. Explore grassland, wetland, and woodland habitats, and see how nature thrives in cities. No booking needed.

Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery

Discover how the world can use energy sustainably to fight climate change in the Science Museum’s Energy Revolution gallery, exploring the past, present, and future of a low-carbon world.

V&A Shop

Classic British art and design gifts, prints and books in an iconic decorative arts museum shop.

The Design Museum Shop

The Design Museum Shop sells a unique selection of classic, beautiful and cutting edge objects including prints, accessories, books and much more...

Royal Albert Hall's Gift Shop

Discover the Royal Albert Hall's full range of products, featuring exclusive prints, Royal Albert Hall gifts, souvenirs and the ever-popular Steward Bear online.

Science Museum's Gift Shop

Engage your inner scientist with science-inspired gifts, gadgets, robots, games, puzzles, toys, chemistry sets and more from the Science Museum Shop.

£1 tickets for a day visit to Kensington Palace

1 tickets for a day visit to Kensington Palace are available to anyone in receipt of specific financial support. You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household.

National Art Library and Archive talks: each Monday from 15 January

The V&A will be holding free, open sessions every Monday (except bank holidays) in the National Art Library. A member of the Library or Archives staff will introduce the history and purpose of the Library and talk about an item from their collections.

Design Museum Shop Christmas Gift Guide

Channel your inner interior designer and transform your space into a winter wonderland with classic and contemporary decorations from all the wonderful designs that are on offer at the Design Museum Shop this Christmas!

Natural History Museum Christmas Gift Shop

Go wild with the dinosaur decorations this year! Look out for the T. rex on skis, the Stegosaurus in a bobble hat and the Triceratops tree topper to top it all off. As for decorating yourself and the kids, there is also festive knitwear!

Family Trails at the Science Museum

Go on a journey of discovery and exploration around the Science Museum.

Engineers

Engineers shape the world that we live in, creating bold, ground-breaking innovations that respond to global challenges and improve billions of lives. But how much do we know about the people behind these innovations?

Mon - Sun

10 am - 6 pm

Science Museum

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