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Earth Photo 2026

Earth Photo addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.

Until 24th July 2026

10 am - 5 pm

Royal Geographical Society

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Energy Hall

Trace the remarkable story of steam and how it shaped the world we live in today. Steam has been the driving force behind British industry for 300 years. Without it, the Industrial Revolution could never have happened. Even now, steam provides 75% of the electricity we use every day.

Mon - Sun

10 am - 6 pm

Science Museum

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Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery

Discover how the world can use energy sustainably to fight climate change in the Science Museum’s Energy Revolution gallery, exploring the past, present, and future of a low-carbon world.

Engineers

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?

Mon - Sun

10 am - 6 pm

Science Museum

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Es Devlin

Enter the extraordinary world of Es Devlin in the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist and designer’s 30-year practice in sculpture, performance, language and light.

2 Oct 2026 – 4 Apr 2027

Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm

the Design Museum

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Europe 1600-1815

Showcasing over 1100 objects from the V&A’s collections of 17th- and 18th-century European art and design in a suite of seven galleries.

Daily

Mon - Sun; 10 am-5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm

V&A South Kensington

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Evening Yoga at the Museum

Unwind after your day with this unique evening yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.

Explorer Trail at the Design Museum

The trail will include creative looking, thinking and drawing activities as you explore the museum and exhibitions. The trail asks the user to consider what it's like to be a designer, maker and user of some of the wonderful objects in the collection. Takes 30 - 40 minutes.

Family Festival: Make

A vibrant two day summer celebration where all ages can dive into creativity, share stories, and explore inspiring sustainable worlds from across the globe.

25th - 26th July 2026

11 am - 4 pm

V&A South Kensington

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Family Folk Dancing

Come along for some circles and stars and do-so-dos based on ceilidh dances from these isles. You may do a bit of singing too! Not to worry if you've never done it before, everyone is encouraged to take part.

Family Trails at the Science Museum

Go on a journey of discovery and exploration around the Science Museum.

Films in Concert

Experience cinema’s most iconic films including Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, with the score performed live by an orchestra in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.

Dates vary

Times vary

Royal Albert Hall

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Films in Concert

The biggest movies with the best soundtracks - experience classic films with live orchestral accompaniment in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.

Various dates and times

Royal Albert Hall

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Five Brilliant Online History Resources

Historic Royal Palaces has lots of ideas and resources online to help your children explore history without having to step outside the front door.

Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery

Fixing Our Broken Planet is the Museum's first new permanent gallery since 2016! Explore the biggest challenges facing the planet and discover science-backed, hopeful solutions that will help us to create a more sustainable world.

Flight Gallery

From mankind's earliest dreams of flying to the wide-body aeroplanes of today, discover the amazing story of flight. Overhead walkways allow you to get up close to planes suspended in the air while you learn about the incredible people who led this innovation in transport.

Footways - Exploring London on Foot

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.

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Footways

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French Courses: Twice a Week

Don’t think twice! Learn French twice a week at the Institut français and achieve great results!

French for Young Learners

The French Institute in London offers a wide range of French courses and exam preparations for kids, tweens and teens. Whether they are taking their very first steps in French, already know a little or are bilingual, children from 4 to 17 years old can enjoy fun and interactive courses in a friendly and supportive environment.

Friday Late

Bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and designers through live performance, film, installation, debate, DJs and more. Friday Late is free and drop-in.

Various dates & times

V&A South Kensington

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Future Observatory: Tools for Transition

In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.

Future of Food

A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet.

Until 1 September 2026

10 am - 6 pm

Science Museum

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Gallery Hire at Serpentine

Available for corporate and private hire, Serpentine South Gallery and Serpentine North Gallery and the Magazine restaurant are contemporary art spaces in which to hold beautiful events.

Game ON!

Game ON! combines unrivalled symphonic arrangements with stunning HD game footage on screen – perfect for lovers of the video games both old and new.

3rd June 2027

7.30 pm

Royal Albert Hall

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