The Royal College of Music's Museum offers a unique opportunity to interact with over 500 years of musical history. Items include the world’s oldest guitar and earliest keyboard instrument with strings. Enjoy a tour of the Museum, led by their knowledgeable team on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.
10:15am–5:45pm
Royal College of Music
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The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sessions at the Hyde Park Learning Centre bring learning to life for children up to five years old.
The Hyde Park Learning Centre provides the perfect base for A-level and International Baccalaureate fieldwork.
Whether you want to bring your group to the park or take part from your classroom, give your students a live experience that will inspire and engage them.
Inspire your secondary school students! The Hyde Park Learning Centre and surrounding habitats offer inspiring learning for your students.
Recognised as the cultural home of Japan in London, be inspired by the beautifully displayed cabinets that blur the lines between a gallery and a store. From crafts rooted in Japanese traditions to one-of-a-kind pieces by artists, each product has a story to tell and will make a wonderful gift this Christmas.
Mon to Sat
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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The beautiful Sunken Garden was planted in 1908, transforming part of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds into a tranquil ornamental garden. Today, the garden continues the tradition of rotational flower displays in the spring and summer.
The V&A's glass collection is one of the largest and the most comprehensive in the world, showcasing the development of design and technology in glass-making over 3,500 years. Find the exhibition in rooms 131, 129 and 83-84.
Open Daily
Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
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The 4-star Vanderbilt hotel is a 19th century, Grade II listed townhouse situated on Cromwell Road. Combining historical features with modern style, the beautiful bedrooms and Italian marble bathrooms all boast individual layouts, thanks to the building’s history.
Some of nature's most unique and valuable treasures are on display in the Vault gallery. See the world's largest collection of coloured diamonds, discover gems that glow in the dark, and marvel at rare meteorites from out of this world.
The collection explores the history and current practice of UK performing arts, including drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, costume, set design, and more.
Daily
Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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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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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 - 1.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Discover highlights from the museum's renowned Theatre and Performance collections in this guided tour
Until 31st Dec 2026
2.30 - 3.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Explore 22 objects spanning 4.5 billion years of the Earth's history in this collection of some of the museum's most extraordinary specimens.. Each exhibit tells a remarkable story and has been chosen for its scientific, historical and cultural importance.
In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to transform everyday plastic bags into fusible eco-friendly fabric that can be used for all kinds of creative projects.
29th July 2026
10 am - 4 pm
the Design Museum
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The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!
Narrated by Jim Carrey and using incredible 3D technology, Under the Sea will leap off the screen and take you on a fascinating journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean floor.
Enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared food and drink in a choice of exceptional spaces – the world's oldest museum restaurant with its beautifully designed period rooms, or our Garden Cafe.
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, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
Daily
Daily: 10 am- 5.45 pm; Friday: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Get closer to the Museum and its incredible collections with our wide range of free or paid-for bespoke tours.
Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
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We have five reasons to give a V&A Membership this Christmas - Free unlimited access to exhibitions - Priority booking for courses & talks - Exclusive access to the RIBA awarded Members’ Room, Subscription to the V&A Magazine, and weekly news & online exclusives. V&A Members also enjoy a special 10% discount on products courtesy of the V&A Shop.
The V&A Illustration Awards is a free, biennial competition celebrating excellence in illustration and contemporary practice, and judged by a panel of prominent illustrators and industry experts.
2nd July - 4th Oct 2026
10 am - 5.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
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One of the finest collections of jewelry in the world - over 3,500 jewels, including pendants given by Queen Elizabeth I.
Daily: 10am-5:45pm - Friday: 10am–10pm
V&A South Kensington
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