2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound. In celebration of the anniversary Corinne Bailey Rae will be performing the album in full at the Hall in October 2026.
Vibrant, in-person German courses for children and teens aged 6-17. From beginner classes to creative options like Coding & German, young learners enjoy a hands-on, engaging approach to language learning – right here in South Kensington.
Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
Visit Website for Courses for Children and Young Learners at Goethe-Institut
In this exhibition, visitors are invited into the imaginative world of Axel Scheffler through a series of original illustrations. Known for iconic works such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel reveals his work created for Wuschel auf der Erde.
17th Mar - 31st Jul 2026
Mon - Fri: 10 am - 8.30 pm; Sat: 1 pm - 5 pm
Goethe-Institut
Visit Website for Creating the World of Wuschel at Goethe-Institut
Delve into the history of Kensington Palace with a 15-minute talk with an expert member of our guide team.
Wed - Sun
11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm
Kensington Palace
Visit Website for Daily Talks at Kensington Palace at Kensington Palace
Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!
12th Mar - 23rd Aug 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
Experience the unique tradition of 'Promming' with Day Promming tickets from just £8. Tickets are released at 9.30 am on the day of most concerts via the relevant Prom event page, where the red 'Day Promming' button will appear when they're available. If you miss out online, a limited number of tickets may also be available in person at Door 12, subject to availability.
17th Jul - 12th Sept 2026
Times vary
Royal Albert Hall
Visit Website for Day Promming at the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall
Inspired by sneakers and designs from the latest exhibition 'NIGO: From Japan with Love', young designers will create a sculptural shoe prototype using recycled and found materials, exploring how ideas from culture and everyday objects can be transformed into original design outcomes.
28th July 2026
10.15 am - 4.15 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Design Camp for ages 11 to 14: Create a Shoe Prototype at the Design Museum
A day of hands-on exploration for children to experiment with clay, from creating pinch pots to wheel throwing and turning, to crafting tools. They will be introduced to the tactile material of clay and its many properties.
28th July 2026
10 am - 4 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Create in Clay at the Design Museum
Channel your inner interior designer and transform your space into a winter wonderland with classic and contemporary decorations from all the wonderful designs that are on offer at the Design Museum Shop this Christmas!
This year's Design Researchers in Residence are responding to the theme of ‘mineral’. Visit the display to explore four of the UK’s geological landscapes (lithium, copper, silica, and chalk) and their relationships to the green transition.
Until 20th Sept 2026
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Design Researchers in Residence: 2025/26 Mineral at the Design Museum
This Design Museum's only permanent exhibition, features almost 1000 items of 20th and 21st century design viewed through the angles of the designer, manufacturer and user, including a crowdsourced wall.
Open daily
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Designer Maker User at the Design Museum
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
Using plants from the museum's garden, this workshop will introduce young people to cyanotype, a beautiful technique that uses photosensitive dye and sunlight to create blue prints on paper or fabric.
29th July 2026
10.15 am - 4.15 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Designing with Light and Shadow, ages 11–14 at the Design Museum
What could be better than a dino disco? Join the Museum for the best party in town! Bring along the kids, show off your Jurassic jive and listen to your favourite tunes at our family-friendly headphone disco.
Dates vary
7 pm - 9 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Dino Disco for Kids at Natural History Museum
Enjoy a night of fun, food, science, movies and music at the Natural History Museum's sleepover, Dino Snores for Grown ups.
Dates vary
6.30 pm - 10 am
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Dino Snores for Grown Ups at Natural History Museum
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
Visit Website for Dino Snores for Kids at Natural History Museum
It’s a showdown for the ages! What are the fiercest animals to have lived on Earth – dinosaurs or sharks? Come on a journey to decide which are the most powerful predators.
Dates vary
10.30 am - 11.30 am & 1 pm - 2 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Dinos vs Sharks Show at Natural History Museum
Are you big on museums, but short on time? NHM's knowledgeable visitor assistants have designed just the dinosaurs tour for you. It will introduce you to some of the Museum's most famous and imposing specimens. One hour
From the extraordinary cultural and educational institutions in South Kensington, we have put together some recent highlights of exciting discoveries, research, and news from the London's home of arts and science.
Take a self-guided tour and explore how London’s quarter for the arts and sciences was created. Discover more about it's great institutions and magnificent buildings.
Royal Geographical Society
Visit Website for Discovering Britain: Albertopolis Walk at Royal Geographical Society
What if the design and construction of buildings were shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest?
25 Nov 2025 - 30th Oct 2026
10 am - 5.30 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for dRMM: Building from Forests at V&A South Kensington
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.
4th July, 15th Aug & 26th Sept 2026
Times vary
Science Museum
Visit Website for Early Birds at Science Museum
Want to learn all about the predators that lived in the oceans and on land during the Jurassic Period? Discover the Jurassic collections we care for before we open to the public for the day on one of our special guided tours.
Dates vary
9 am - 10 am
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Early Riser Jurassic Tour at Natural History Museum