A beautifully crafted afternoon tea experience inspired by 'LAIKA presents Wildwood: The Exhibition', designed to complement your visit.
Until 10th Jan 2027
the Design Museum
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Discover the Bayeux Tapestry through a programme of talks and cultural events exploring its history and legacy. From medieval storytelling to women’s roles and the tapestry’s place between myth and history, join the French Institute for a fascinating journey into the world of 1066.
From Sept 2026
Times vary
Institut français
Visit Website for Beyond Bayeux: Stories from the Middle Ages at Institut français
The first photographic image to be fixed came into being 200 years ago, in 1826, under the deft touch of Nicéphore Niépce, a French inventor. The French Institute is celebrating this turning point in the history of mankind through cultural events including an exhibition, film screenings and masterclasses.
Sept 2026 – Sept 2027
Times vary
Institut français
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To celebrate the exhibition 'Es Devlin: Other Worlds', the artist and designer will be in conversation with Conran Foundation Chief Curator Johanna Agerman Ross to discuss the influences and creative processes behind her extraordinary practice, from immersive installations and sculptures to landmark projects.
8th Dec 2026
7 pm - 8:20 pm
the Design Museum
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Featuring over 50 works by influential artist Vera Molnar and contemporary practitioners, this display explores how Molnar’s early experiments with computers and algorithmic thinking continues to resonate with digital art today.
Opens 16th Oct 2026
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5:45 pm; Fri: 10 am - 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Degrees of Disruption: Vera Molnar and Generative Art at V&A South Kensington
See this inspiring portrait by artist Mr. Brainwash of one of the world’s most influential conservationists.
Mon - Sun
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Jane Goodall’s Light of Life is Forever at Science Museum
Discover Cast Iron Bar & Grill, a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Kensington. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, our chefs create flavorful seasonal dishes that celebrate the very best of British and international cuisine.
Daily
London Marriott Kensington
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From dried mermen and leech jars to lucky black cats, discover some of the Science Museum's strangest and most surprising objects with a new family-friendly Halloween trail.
Oct 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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These sculptures are made of traditional Indian cooking pots that are still commonly used in Indian homes today. The work was made while attending an artist residency in Kerala, India.
Until 28th Nov 2026
24/7 Outdoor Installation
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Visit Website for Tasara Quartet by Gary Power MRSS at The Royal Society of Sculptors
Explore two traditional ceramic styles from Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture, showcasing centuries of craftsmanship, tea culture, and folk pottery traditions, with handcrafted works on display and available to purchase.
Until 13th Dec 2026
Times vary
Japan House London
Visit Website for Takatori ware and Koishiwara ware at Japan House London
Inspired by the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry, the Natural History Museum unveiled a baa-rilliant new tribute to beloved mischief maker Shaun the Sheep.
Until 1st Nov 2026
10 am - 5:50 pm
Natural History Museum
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The Duke Tour takes you on a historical journey where you will hear some of Kensington’s untold stories and visit rooms in the State Apartments that are not normally open to the public.
Welcome Trainer! Discover an exciting free trail with multiple stops around the museum celebrating the world of Pokémon and our ever-expanding knowledge of space.
Until 3rd Jan 2027
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Step behind the scenes of LAIKA's latest stop-motion film and explore how a world is built through original props, sketches, puppets, miniature sets, and more.
15th Oct 2026 - 10th Jan 2027
Mon - Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri - Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
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A series of free installations and interventions across the museum for London Design Festival 2026 navigating how design, craft, and technology can inspire new perspectives, spark curiosity, and bring to light invisible yet interconnected forces.
Until 18th Oct 2026
Times vary
V&A South Kensington
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Join the Museum for a Relaxed Opening of their exhibitions, suitable for people who might find visiting museums overwhelming. A limited number of tickets will be offered, along with tactile materials and sensory maps.
Dates & times vary
the Design Museum
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Jesús Rafael Soto: Pénétrable BBL Jaune is an immersive sculpture made of 4,000 suspended yellow tubes that visitors can walk through, transforming the artwork through movement and participation.
Until 25th Oct 2026
Serpentine
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Flip the lens and consider the impact that nature has had on us. Discover specimens and stories that explore our relationship with nature, revealing more about who we are.
Until 31st Mar 2028
10 am - 5:50 pm
Natural History Museum
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Discover the vibrant flavours of Lebanon and the Middle East at Comptoir Libanais, located on the pedestrianised Exhibition Road in the heart of South Kensington.
Change Ringing is a site-specific exhibition by Justin Caguiat featuring painting, sculpture, sound and film. Exploring architecture, ritual and transformation, it includes heat-reactive artworks and a bronze bell installation that creates evolving soundscapes throughout the gallery.
Until 10th Jan 2027
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
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In this workshop, you will learn practical making, building, and carpentry skills, and collaborate with other creatives to learn how to build different objects, from lampshades to picture frames, and book shelves to seating. For ages 18-26.
Dates vary
10:30 am - 1 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join one of the Museum's volunteer guides and discover some of the most magnificent works held by the V&A South Kensington.
Until 31st Dec 2026
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Tour: Exploring Historic European Art at V&A South Kensington
Explore over 100 years of catwalk history and discover how fashion shows have evolved into influential expressions of art, culture and social change.
On demand
Anytime
V&A South Kensington
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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
Visit Website for How to Read a Painting at V&A South Kensington