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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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.
Dates & times vary
Royal Albert Hall
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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 - Sun: 10 am - 5:45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
Meet the giants of Earth’s prehistoric oceans and discover who was the fiercest of them all. Touch a mosasaur tooth, feel a shark’s skin and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles.
Until 3rd Jan 2027
10 am - 4:30 pm
Natural History Museum
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Delve into the history of Kensington Palace with a 15-minute talk with an expert member of our guide team.
Wed - Sun
Times vary
Kensington Palace
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Explore the intimate apartments created for Queen Mary II, where she and later royal consorts lived, entertained guests and carried out daily life.
Dates & times vary
Kensington Palace
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Explore the King's State Apartments, each grander than the last. These rooms contain many sculptures and works of art, such as the terracotta busts of George II and his wife Queen Caroline, made by Michael Rysbrack in 1738 and 1739.
Dates & times vary
Kensington Palace
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The Jewel Room displays commissioned gems for Queen Victoria by her beloved husband, Prince Albert.
Join volunteer guides as they bring African and Caribbean heritage to life, uncovering powerful narratives that have too often been overlooked.
Until 12th Dec 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join this volunteer-led tour to discover incredible stories of women in the field of science.
Offers simple, genuine British and continental food freshly prepared on the premises by our chef. A range of sandwiches, baguettes, salads and wraps are available during the day, as well as pizzas, Cornish pasties, home-made soups, pastas dishes, lasagnes and quiches.
Mon - Sun
Mon - Sat: 7 am - 8 pm; Sun 8 am - 7 pm
Hyde Park
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The café serves a variety of hot and cold food options, baked goods and barista coffee alongside a selection of seasonal hot drinks. For those on the go, a range of fresh sandwiches and cakes are available to take away and enjoy in the park.
Join one of our volunteer guides on this tour and discover the origins of the museum while learning about the fascinating treasures held in the V&A’s extensive collections.
Mon - Sun
10:30 am, 1 pm, & 2 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join volunteer guides and discover the fascinating garments and fashion-related objects that help shape the V&A’s rich collection.
Until 31st Dec 2026
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join V&A volunteer guides for an architectural tour of their South Kensington building, which will take you through the history and setting of their collections.
Until 31st Dec 2026
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Designing the V&A - The Story of our Museum at V&A South Kensington
An hour-long tour of the museum's most iconic specimens, from the world’s most complete fossil stegosaur to an infamous gorilla.
Dates & times vary
Natural History Museum
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A special tour package that combines the Architecture of the Natural History Museum Tour with a behind-the-scenes library session, where you’ll get to view treasured archive materials up close.
Every Fri
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Natural History Museum
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Designed by Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, the Serpentine Pavilion 2026 features a striking crinkle-crankle wall, whose curved form provides stability while using fewer bricks.
Until 25th Oct 2026
Times vary
Serpentine
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Bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and designers through live performance, film, installation, debate, DJs and more. Friday Late is free and drop-in.
Enter the extraordinary world of Es Devlin in the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist and designer’s 30-year practice in sculpture, performance, language and light.
Until 4th Apr 2027
Mon - Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri - Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
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PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. The second edition in the series presents the fascinating work of designer Simone Brewster.
Until Jan 2027
Mon to Thur: 10 am - 5 pm; Fri - Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
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The biggest movies with the best soundtracks - experience classic films with live orchestral accompaniment in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.
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.
Dates vary
3 pm - 3:45 pm
Natural History Museum
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What if the design and construction of buildings were shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest?
Until 30th Oct 2026
10 am - 5:30 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for dRMM: Building from Forests at V&A South Kensington