The collections from South and South-East Asia comprise nearly 60,000 objects, including about 10,000 textiles and 6,000 paintings covering the Indian subcontinent south of the Himalayas. Find the collection on rooms 41 and 47b.
Daily
Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for South Asia at V&A South Kensington
See iconic spacecraft, out-of-this-world objects and discover inspiring stories of human achievement in space travel in the Museum's exciting free gallery.
Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum.
Celebrate 60 years of the iconic franchise at a special Lates event at the Science Museum. Enjoy exclusive access to the new Star Trek Trail, immersive experiences, a costume catwalk, themed performances, DJs, and anniversary merchandise.
8th Sept 2026
Doors open from 6 pm (last entry 9.15 pm)
Science Museum
Visit Website for Star Trek Lates at Science Museum
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
Science Museum
Visit Website for Star Trek Warp Trail at Science Museum
Experience the original Star Wars trilogy back-to-back, over one weekend: Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
29th Apr - 2nd May 2027
Times vary
Royal Albert Hall
Visit Website for Star Wars Weekender at Royal Albert Hall
Stein's Berlin Restaurant is a new and exciting addition to the well loved Stein's group of German restaurants. Their modern contemporary restaurant inside a Grade 2 listed building also features a fantastic terrace overlooking Princes Gardens.
Wed-Sat 12-11pm
Tues 12-9pm; Sun 12-8pm
Goethe-Institut
Visit Website for Stein's Berlin Restaurant at Goethe-Institut
Drawing on the recent exhibition 'Waste Age: What can design do?', these creative, design-led workshops will teach students how to become better-informed consumers and responsible future designers. Enquiry now and bring design to your school.
SYLVIA is an Olivier Award‑winning musical bursting with hip hop and soul, bringing the fearless story of Sylvia Pankhurst to life in London in 2026.
13th - 15th Nov 2026
1 pm, 2.30 pm, 6 pm & 7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
Visit Website for Sylvia at Royal Albert Hall
Teach Rex use life-like dinosaurs to perform their show about the anatomy and life of Tyrannosaurus rex, one the most amazing creatures to have ever roamed our planet.
Dates & times vary
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for T. Rex Show with Teach Rex at Natural History Museum
Dora House is closed until Sept 2026, but the sculpture terrace is open, showcasing Richard Hudson’s ‘Tear’. Inspired by nature, ‘Tear’ is a reminder of the preciousness of water and the balance it sustains in our world.
On until 11th Sep
24/7 Outdoor Installation
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Visit Website for Tear by Richard Hudson MRSS at The Royal Society of Sculptors
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
Visit Website for Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery at Science Museum
The Ampersand Hotel is an elegant restored Victorian treasure, a small luxury hotel with a unique concept, uniting guests with the local surrounding area through the five themes of botany, music, geometry, ornithology and astronomy.
Experience the historic house after dark, delve into the Arab Hall's fascinating history and see Kamilah Ahmed's bespoke contemporary installation Facets in Resonance, as part of Leighton House's major exhibition The Arab Hall: Past and Present.
30th July 2026
5.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
Visit Website for The Arab Hall: After-Hours at Leighton House and Sambourne House
Join Daniel Robbins, Senior Curator on a tour of Leighton House's major exhibition, The Arab Hall: Past and Present, exploring the artists and makers involved in its creation. The tour will focus on each of their contributions, how they became involved and what they thought of the resulting Arab Hall.
17th Sept 2026
1 pm - 2 pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
Leighton House presents the first major exploration of its extraordinary Arab Hall, one of London’s most iconic interiors, through a specially commissioned short film, three site-specific art installations and an exhibition and new publication containing extensive new research.
21st Mar - 4th Oct
10 am - 5.30 pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
Visit Website for The Arab Hall:Past and Present at Leighton House and Sambourne House
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.
In need of a coffee fix or quick snack before you visit our exhibitions? Pick your favourite items from the Design cafe.
In need of refreshment and relaxation? Designed by Matthew Williamson, this lounge-style space is the perfect spot to recharge and spend time with friends and family while enjoying a selection of tasty snacks and drinks or a dining experience for two.
The Design Museum Shop sells a unique selection of classic, beautiful and cutting edge objects including prints, accessories, books and much more...
The most prestigious global environment prize in history has been launched by Prince William with the Aga Khan Development Network as a Founding Partner. The Earthshot Prize aims to encourage large-scale change over the next 10 years — a critical decade for the Earth.
In the heart of Knightsbridge, on a quiet street overlooking private gardens, discover this enchanting boutique townhouse. Moments from Harrods and the V&A Museum, a passionate team welcomes each guest like family. With a unique character and beautiful traditional style, enjoy a delicious breakfast, Afternoon Tea by the fire or sip on one of London’s most famous martinis.
Set in an elegant Victorian building nestling in the lush beauty of the private Egerton Gardens, The Franklin combines the warmth of a private home with the impeccable service of a luxury hotel. The hotel has recently been refurbished by celebrity designer Anouska Hempel, who created a temple to hospitality.
The Garden is an exciting interactive space, created especially for children aged 3–6 and their parents and carers in the basement of the Museum.