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South Kensington in a lunchtime

If you want to spend your lunchtime learning new things, waking up your mind or getting inspired, there's plenty to do in South Kensington. Take a walk through Hyde Park, learn from exhibitions at the Natural History Museum or Science Museum, or wander through galleries at the V&A, Design Museum or Serpentine Galleries.

Careers Live

28th - 29th May
All Day
Science Museum
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Visit the Science Museum in May half-term for an opportunity to meet fragrance experts who work alongside the Fragrance Foundation UK in our free interactive family-friendly workshops.

Ismaili Centre London Open Gardens

9th June
10am - 4pm
Ismaili Centre
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The Ismaili Centre London will be open for guided visits to the Roof Garden on London Open Gardens weekend. The garden is one of London's hidden gems, The serene setting of this beautiful courtyard style garden draws from the traditions of Islamic faith.

Pop up Performance: I am the Camera

29th - 31st May
11am - 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join artist Sian Fan to explore expressing yourself though movement. Create an outfit that is part sculpture and part costume inspired by Sian’s work and the V&A’s photography collection.

Serpentine Pavilion 2024 Archipelagic Void by Minsuk Cho, Mass Studies

7th June - 27th Oct
Serpentine
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Opening soon! The 23rd Serpentine Pavilion envisions a unique void characterised by a constellation of smaller, adaptable structures strategically positioned at the periphery of the lawn, intertwining with its natural ecology and temporal conditions.

Image credit: Historic Royal Palaces / Alex Rory Jacobs

The Orangery Restaurant re-opens

Daily
10am - 6pm
Kensington Palace
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After extensive conservation work, the 18th-century Orangery at Kensington Palace has reopened its doors. Serving elegant lunches and indulgent afternoon teas, it's the perfect spot for a summer treat.