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Kensington Botanical Market

Calling all plant lovers! Come to Phillimore Walk for a day of greenery, garden finds, rare plants, handmade planters, botanical art and outdoor living inspiration.

4th July 2026

High Street Kensington

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The Odyssey

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.

From 17th July 2026

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Serpentine Family Days

Join Serpentine throughout the summer for a vibrant series of Family Days. Enjoy hands-on workshops, creative activities and performances for all ages inspired by the Serpentine Pavilion, and exhibitions by David Hockney and Cecily Brown.

19th July & 23rd Aug 2026

11 am - 3 pm

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LGBTQ+ Highlights Tour

Join one of the volunteer guides to explore the Science Museum Group Collection through the lens of gender and sexual identity.

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Bandstand Concerts

Join the Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for their free Bandstand Concert series from June - September!

9th Aug, 16th Aug & 6th Sept

2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

The Royal Parks

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Design Researchers in Residence: 2025/26 Mineral

This year's Design Researchers in Residence are responding to the theme of ‘mineral’. Visit the display to explore four of the UK’s geological landscapes (lithium, copper, silica, and chalk) and their relationships to the green transition.

Until 20th Sept 2026

Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm

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Design Camp for ages 11 to 14: Create a Shoe Prototype

Inspired by sneakers and designs from the latest exhibition 'NIGO: From Japan with Love', young designers will create a sculptural shoe prototype using recycled and found materials, exploring how ideas from culture and everyday objects can be transformed into original design outcomes.

Lost Music Venues

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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Tear by Richard Hudson MRSS

Dora House galleries are closed until autumn 2026, but outdoor works continue, including Richard Hudson’s Tear on the terrace as part of a two-site exhibition with The Roof Gardens.

22nd May - 11th Sep

24/7 Outdoor Installation

The Royal Society of Sculptors

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Shared Airs: Our Thriving Folk Musics

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

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Dinos vs Sharks Show

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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Learn French at Institut français

Learn French with the Institut français, the official French Language Centre. Their native French-speaking teachers can give you the best French courses in London or online.

Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai

Encounter two of Japan’s most exciting photographers – Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai – in a rare opportunity to see their thought-provoking works in the UK.

3rd June - 18th Oct 2026

Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm

Japan House London

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Exclusive Release of The Little Sister

The Little Sister is a moving coming‑of‑age drama by Hafsia Herzi, exploring identity, love, and belonging, and winner of major awards at Cannes and the César Awards.

Early Riser Jurassic Tour

Want to learn all about the predators that lived in the oceans and on land during the Jurassic Period? Discover the Jurassic collections we care for before we open to the public for the day on one of our special guided tours.

Pokémon x Natural History Museum

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.

Sing in French

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.

Blyth Gallery Retrospective

Photographs looking back through the past 20 years of exhibitions installed in the Blyth Gallery.

Until 31st July 2026

9 am - 5 pm

Imperial

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Star Trek Warp Trail

Calling all Starfleet recruits! Discover iconic Star Trek objects and outfits across the Science Museum in this free trail.

Until 8th Sept 2026

10 am - 6 pm

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Open Samstag - Guided Library Tour

Every second Saturday of the month, the library staff at the Goethe-Institut London offer an introduction to the collection and use of the library. The tour takes place from 2 pm on and lasts around 15 - 20 minutes.

Every second Sat of the month

2 pm - 5 pm

Goethe-Institut

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Creating the World of  Wuschel

In this exhibition, visitors are invited into the imaginative world of Axel Scheffler through a series of original illustrations. Known for iconic works such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel reveals his work created for Wuschel auf der Erde.

17th Mar - 31st Jul 2026

Mon - Fri: 10 am - 8.30 pm; Sat: 1 pm - 5 pm

Goethe-Institut

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Themed Stories from the Archive Tour

Explore the Royal Albert Hall archive through a different lens with Themed Stories from the Archive tours. These special edition tours will focus on a topic that has shaped the Hall's history including Black Women on Stage, Film, Pride, South Asian Music and Suffrage.

Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

Rising Voices offers an unparalleled view of the Asia Pacific region’s dynamic creative landscape. Foregrounding First Nations perspectives and diverse artistic approaches, the exhibition features rare works by over 40 pioneering creatives.

Until 10th Jan 2027

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

V&A South Kensington

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Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans and and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel a shark’s skin and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles.

22nd May - 3rd Jan 2027

Entry from 10 am - 4.30 pm daily

Natural History Museum

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