Lessons in schools and online
The Royal Parks Learning team offers an interactive learning experience whether in person or online.
The Royal Parks Learning team offers an interactive learning experience whether in person or online.
Join one of the volunteer guides to explore the Science Museum Group Collection through the lens of gender and sexual identity.
Last Saturday of the month, except December. Join the V&A Volunteer Guides to explore gender and sexual identities through a selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus objects in the V&A’s rich and surprising collections.
Last Saturday every month
4 pm - 5 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Experience world-class padel alongside exceptional hospitality at Lillie's, Olympia's newly opened dining space. This stunning rooftop wine bar and restaurant is a haven above the bustle of the city, offering stunning views across London. To discuss options or book, email [email protected] and the team will get in touch.
Featuring around 50 ‘lost’ performance spaces from the 1980s to 2010s, this display celebrates music venues as centres of creativity, shining a light on both their cultural contribution and the challenges they face as a sector.
Until 30th Oct 2027
10 am - 6 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society. The Making the Modern World gallery presents some of the Museum’s most remarkable objects.
Mathematics is too often perceived as dry and complex, but this new gallery will tell stories that place the subject at the heart of our lives, exploring how mathematicians, their tools and ideas have helped to shape the modern world.
Mon - Sun
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Mathematics: The Winton Gallery at Science Museum
See the classic film like never before, hosted and narrated live by Matilda director, producer and star Danny DeVito accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by David Newman.
30th Oct 2026
6.30 pm - 9.20 pm
Royal Albert Hall
Visit Website for Matilda in Concert (PG) at Royal Albert Hall
Our museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this May half-term. Packed with family favorites, workshops, new exhibitions, films, and more! There is something for everyone at South Ken this half term.
25 May - 2nd June
Daily
South Ken Culture Quarter
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Showcasing extraordinary medical artefacts including the world’s first MRI scanner, Fleming’s penicillin mould, a professional pianist’s prosthetic arm and even robotic surgery equipment.
Mon - Sun
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries at Science Museum
A wonderful gift is a membership to the Institut français. Amongst their benefits are invitations to exclusive events, movies in their sumptuous Ciné Lumière, activities for younger members, access to their Art Deco listed library, superb food and drink and so much more!
Be part of something big and become a Museum Member. Your support helps the Natural History Museum work for a future where people and planet thrive - and you'll enjoy colossal benefits!
Natural History Museum
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Enjoy looking at monuments and memorials in Kensington Gardens- including the most famous Albert Memorial, statue of Peter Pan and The Arch by Henry Moore.
Daily
6 am - 5.30 pm
Kensington Gardens
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Enjoy a guided tour of the RCM Museum, featuring highlights such as the world’s oldest guitar and the earliest stringed keyboard instrument, alongside 56 other treasures from its 14,000-piece collection.
Every Wed
12.30 pm - 1.15 pm
Royal College of Music
Visit Website for Museum Guided Tour at Royal College of Music
An hour-long tour of the museum's most iconic specimens, from the world’s most complete fossil stegosaur to an infamous gorilla.
Dates & times vary
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Museum Highlights Tour at Natural History Museum
The V&A will be holding free, open sessions every Monday (except bank holidays) in the National Art Library. A member of the Library or Archives staff will introduce the history and purpose of the Library and talk about an item from their collections.
Go wild with the dinosaur decorations this year! Look out for the T. rex on skis, the Stegosaurus in a bobble hat and the Triceratops tree topper to top it all off. As for decorating yourself and the kids, there is also festive knitwear!
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Natural History Museum Christmas Gift Shop at Natural History Museum
A collection of resources for teachers from the Natural History Museum. With options for all ages, these can build on a trip to the museum, or can even be used if you haven't had the chance to visit!
Online
Natural History Museum
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Family friendly cafes and restaurant with tasty, freshly prepared food. Vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
Daily
10 am - 5.30 pm
Natural History Museum
Visit Website for NHM: Cafes and restaurants at Natural History Museum
Explore the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection.
1st May – 4th Oct 2026
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri to Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for NIGO: From Japan with Love at the Design Museum
Number Sixteen forms part of a mid-Victorian white stucco terrace and is situated in the quiet leafy street in South Kensington. The hotel has a beautiful tree-filled garden, which is perfect on a sunny day for dining, drinking, relaxing or entertaining friends. There are 41 individually designed bedrooms, a drawing room and library as well as The Orangery restaurant, which serves delicious seasonal food and Afternoon Tea all day.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.
A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.
Every second Saturday of the month, the library staff at the Goethe-Institut London offer an introduction to the collection and use of the library. The tour takes place from 2 pm on and lasts around 15 - 20 minutes.
Every second Sat of the month
2 pm - 5 pm
Goethe-Institut
Visit Website for Open Samstag - Guided Library Tour at Goethe-Institut