Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a 45-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit.
Daily
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 Friday
3 pm - 4.30 pm
Natural History Museum
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British Indian artist Bharti Kher is internationally recognised for her sculptures which explore the body, womanhood, mythology and cultural identity. This display will bring her work into conversation with the V&A’s historic collections.
Opens 20th July 2026
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The children's library has reopened providing children with easy access to a wide range of interactive resources.
Wed - Sat
Wed – Fri: 1 pm – 6 pm; Sat: 12 pm - 6 pm
Institut français
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The Blyth Gallery, curated by Mindy Lee, is an artist-run space for ambitious visual projects. Exhibitions include Imperial College students and staff shows, postgraduate Fine Art student work and work by visiting professional artists.
Photographs looking back through the past 20 years of exhibitions installed in the Blyth Gallery.
Recognised as one of the most famous boating spots in London, Hyde Park is the perfect place to take in the scenery, enjoy an ice cream and float down the Serpentine in the middle of the park.
Daily except Nov - March (Wed - Sun)
From 10 am (closing times vary)
Hyde Park
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In conjunction with the exhibition Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai, Japan House London presents special screenings of the documentary Bon-Uta: A Song from Home. Iwane Ai, one of the exhibition’s featured photographers, served as associate producer for the film.
21st July & 6th Aug 2026
6 pm - 8.30 pm
Japan House London
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Book your free timed entry ticket to the Natural History Museum and explore the nation’s finest collection of natural history specimens.
Daily
10 am – 5.50 pm
Natural History Museum
Head to the Science Museum website to book your free admission tickets and explore their incredible galleries and exhibitions this summer.
Mon - Sun
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Following the announcement of THRASHER, his highly anticipated third solo album and first in over a decade, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers is coming to the Hall in October..
Join the Hall for a morning of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare!
8th June - 18th Dec 2026
10.30 am, 11 am & 1.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Looking for fun things to do in London with young children? Join the Science Museum Explainers for Bubble Explorers, an engaging and lively interactive live show designed especially for young children and their families.
Enjoy brunch, lunch, coffee & drinks at the café and restaurant at Serpentine North. Friends Of Ours offer creative seasonal menus, locally sourced produce and friendly, relaxed service.
Tue - Sun
8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Serpentine
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Emma-Jayne Parkes uses her design skills and a special type of ‘smart’ material to change the perception of a grey, rainy day. Discover more about her Squid London’s colour changing umbrella!
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the Design Museum
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Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist.
Until 6th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
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Celebrating Diwali unites one of India's most beloved vocalists with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, joined by an acclaimed team of musicians from India, in a collaboration conceived for this extraordinary evening.
Visit the V&A's amazing collection of ceramics, first opened in 1868. The galleries include the stunning Ceramic Staircase which was designed by Frank Moody, a master in the Schools of Design, together with his students.
Daily
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The Royal Albert Hall have a wide range of shows and events for children and families to get involved in, which all promise an unforgettable day out. From storytelling for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts featuring Albert’s Band, there is something to fascinate and inspire children of every age.
CinéFamilies at the Ciné Lumière are the perfect place to find screenings for children aged for and over - see some of the best animated films in English, French or French with subtitles.
Ciné Lumière screens new releases, UK premieres, classics, documentaries, family films, and curated series or festivals, often accompanied by on-stage discussions with directors, actors, and critics.
If you love cinema, and you’re 25 years old or under, Ciné Lumière For A Fiver is for you! Whether you want to see the latest releases or discover French classics, attend special Q&As or explore world cinema, enjoy discounted tickets with no booking fees.
Inside the Cocoon see hundreds of Museum specimens. Marvel at beetles and butterflies, metre-high plants, huge tarantulas and historic herbaria.
Daily
Mon - Sun 10 am - 5:50 pm (last entry 5 pm)
Natural History Museum
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A major UK-first exhibition exploring 1,600 years of extraordinary art and design, offering a compelling new perspective on a city defined by artistic excellence across more than a millennium.
7th Nov 2026 - 9th May 2027
Mon-Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am - 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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