Inspired by Waste Age: What can design do?, these hands-on workshops help students become more informed consumers and responsible future designers. Bring sustainable design learning to your school.
Dates & times vary
the Design Museum
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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?
Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone.
Discover captivating stories and get hands on with the Museum's Medicine, Space, Information Age, Engineers and Clockmakers' Museum handling collections with the help of expert volunteers.
Planning a trip to South Ken? Explore our walking map, created with Footways, and discover quiet routes that reveal the area's rich history, culture and hidden gems.
South Ken Culture Quarter
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The Royal Albert Hall offers a wide range of unforgettable events for children and families, from storytelling for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts with Albert’s Band.
Dates & times vary
Royal Albert Hall
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Choose from hot dishes, fresh salads, sandwiches and cakes, with vegetarian, vegan and dietary requirement options available.
Mon - Sun
Winter: 8 am - 4 pm; Summer: 8 am - 8 pm
Hyde Park
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Why not plan your visit to South Ken using the Footways walking map available at railway stations and online? You can plan your route away from the busy roads and discover an alternative side to London.
Once home to the Earl of Strathmore, this restored Victorian mansion combines historic charm with a prime location near London’s renowned museums and galleries.
The café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks and hot food in spectacular surroundings. Enjoy your refreshments inside or out, with access to RCM's new 1851 Courtyard, accompanied by the sounds of music across the College.
Step into the fascinating world of technicians for a peek behind the scenes in the Museum's interactive gallery. Experience what it’s like to create visual effects on a film set or operate a robot in a manufacturer's workshop,
Mon - Sun
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Find your zen at the Natural History Museum with a unique yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden. This class is suitable for all experience levels. Remember to bring your own yoga mat.
Dates vary
8 am - 9:15 am
Natural History Museum
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Experience this fully immersive IMAX on one of the UK’s largest screens, featuring IMAX Laser 4K and 70mm projection. Enjoy scientific documentaries and the latest blockbusters.
Take a guided tour of the Royal College of Music Museum and explore over 500 years of musical history.
Every Wed
10:15 am - 5:45 pm
Royal College of Music
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Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs on a guided Dinotour, exploring the Natural History Museum’s world-famous gallery with expert guides.
Dates vary
9 am - 10 am
Natural History Museum
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Spark inspiration and curiosity with a gift that lasts all year. Through a range of talks, exhibitions, events, magazines and resources, Society members can explore the incredible stories of our planet’s people, places and environments.
Royal Geographical Society
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Give the gift of an Institut français membership, with benefits including exclusive events, films at Ciné Lumière, family activities, library access, and great food and drink.
Explore iconic palaces and historic gardens as often as you like, all year round, and enjoy an unforgettable annual calendar of events and exhibitions with membership of Historic Royal Palaces.
Leighton House museum's online shop has some of the best in contemporary design and artisan craft, their curated edit is inspired by the homes, work and collections of Frederic Leighton and Linley Sambourne.
Online
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Recognised as the cultural home of Japan in London, The Shop at Japan House showcases beautifully curated crafts, design pieces and artworks, each with a unique story to tell.
Mon - Sun
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
Japan House London
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Go behind the scenes with NHM's knowledgeable science educators for a short behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit.
Mon - Sun
Times vary
Natural History Museum
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Choose from a variety of hot and cold food options including a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Serves a selection of teas, specialty coffees and is licensed for alcohol.
Ever wanted a sleepover with a giraffe or camp under a blue whale? Kids aged 7–11 can explore the Museum after dark with fun, educational activities.
Dates vary
6:45 pm - 10 am
Natural History Museum
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One of the greatest city parks in the world covering 142 hectares with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and further ornamental flower gardens, all here in the home of London’s arts and science district.