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Things To Do for Under £15

Indulge in a cultural extravaganza in South Kensington without emptying your wallet. Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning Royal Parks, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of South Kensington or immerse yourself in captivating exhibitions- all within your budget of £15 or less.

Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States

12th April - 1st Sept
10am - 6pm
Serpentine
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Suspended States is the artist’s first London solo exhibition in over 20 years. It showcases new works, interrogating how systems of power affect sites of refuge, debates on public statues, the ecological impact of colonialisation and the legacy of imperialism on conflict and consequential attempts at peace.

May Half Term Family Fun

28th May - 2nd June
All Day
Royal College of Music
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Enjoy a variety of family friendly activities in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term. Discover and engage with our amazing collections through music, stories and crafts!

Mini Music Makers

28th May
10.30am
Royal College of Music
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Discover the wonderful world of musical instruments in this fun exploratory session in the Royal College of Music Museum. Explore music on a new instrument or instrument family and enjoy making some noise!

In Practice: Anthotypes with Hannah Fletcher

11th June
6pm - 7.30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Anthotypes are a type of photograph made using the natural properties of plants. In this 90 minute online session, Hannah Fletcher, founder of Sustainable Darkroom, will teach you how to create an image using nothing other than the natural power of plants, paper, sunlight and time.

Digital Kids: Crafty Cameras!

29th - 31st May
11am - 4.30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Turn your world upside down by building a paper camera inspired by early photography. View your creation through an augmented reality filter to see it in action, then capture a unique view of the world with your very own pop-up camera obscura.

Hidden Stories of Kensington Gardens Walking Tour

24th May
11am - 12.30pm
Kensington Gardens
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Join a walking tour of the beautiful Kensington Gardens. Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues, including the beloved Peter Pan, and a statue thrown out of Trafalgar Square. Go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial and get a close-up view of the stunning Frieze of Parnassus.

Everest24

7th May - 11th June
10am - 5pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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This exhibition will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition. The exhibition seeks to show a range of photography, mapping, and original artefacts from the three 1920’s expeditions.

Journey of Life Lates

4th July
6.30pm - 10pm
Science Museum
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This July, Lates at the Science Musuem explores the enormous progress we’ve made in health around the world and how we might tackle the next big challenges, highlighting cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovations of people aiming to improve our health and well-being.

Judy Chicago: Revelations

23rd May - 1st Sept
10am - 6pm
Serpentine
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This exhibition is the artist’s largest solo presentation in a London institution. It focuses on drawing – a medium Chicago has explored for over six decades and traces the arc of the artist’s career, bringing together archival and never-before-seen artworks.

People, Pride and Progress: The Story of LGBTQ+ Railway Workers

22nd May
7.30pm - 8.45pm
Science Museum
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This discussion brings together rail historians and railway workers to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ rail workers, marking an exciting new oral history project launched by the National Railway Museum.

Discover South Kensington's Nature

15th - 16th June
Various Times
Discover South Kensington
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Part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival: Join us on a 'walkshop' around South Kensington to learn more about nature, biodiversity and wildlife in London, exploring hidden refuges for nature and learning about how London's plants and animals are being affected by climate change.

Brothers and Ghosts by Khuê Phạm

21st May
7pm
Goethe-Institut
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Join writers Khuê Phạm and Juhea Kim for an evening of literary conversation to celebrate the publication of Phạm's novel Brothers and Ghosts in English, translated by Daryl Lindsey and Charles Hawley.

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.

Harmonies of Home: Artistic Threads that Bind Us

29 May - 9 June
11am - 7pm
Cromwell Place
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Embark on a cultural journey as 'Harmonies of Home' intertwines diverse artistic threads from a tapestry of realms across South West Asia, North Africa and its diasporas.

Inventory Art Book Fair

7 - 9 June
11am - 7pm
Cromwell Place
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Constituting a book market, reading room and programme of events, Inventory is a new art book fair at Cromwell Place that surveys this current moment in the expanded publishing landscape, running 7-9 June 2024.

Nature Roadshows

31st May
11am - 3pm
Kensington Gardens
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Free drop-in activities perfect for families and budding environmentalists! Follow a scavenger trail to get you in the mood for spring. Have a go with binoculars to take a closer look at nature. Create your own nature crafts and have a go with our interactive games!

My Mother’s Castle

1st June
1.45pm
Institut français
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Longing to return to the hills he grew to love during a magical summer holiday, 11-year-old Marcel (Julien Ciamaca) finds happiness once again when his father, Joseph (Philippe Caubère), is provided access to a private footpath they can use to easily travel from Marseilles to Provence.

My Father's Glory

25th May
1.45pm
Institut français
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Young Marcel, the son of a seamstress and a school teacher, he grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili , who teaches him about rural life. But, as the holiday comes to an end, Marcel must leave both his newfound friend and the wildlife he became so fond of.

Shorts – Feathered Girls

27th - 31st May
Various Times
Institut français
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This programme of three short animated films celebrates adventures through the stories of Louise, Vanille and Elie, who allow their passion for feathered animals and wild imagination to take the lead.

Manifestos: Architecture for a New Generation 2024

15th June
3pm - 5pm
Design Museum
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Join the Design Museum's annual collaboration with the London Festival of Architecture showcasing progressive manifestos envisioning a more inclusive London, developed by emerging voices in architecture and the built environment.

Night Owls

25th May
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Science Museum
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Night Owls is a sensory friendly evening event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

Drop in Design: Experiments with Photography

29th May - 31st May
11am - 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join artists Chahine Fellahi and Kaïs Aïouch from Kimiā Collective to play with creating images using materials, tools and skills from early photography to the modern day.

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.

Make it: Photography

1st June
10.30am - 4.30pm
V&A South Kensington
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You don’t need a camera to create a great photo! Take part in this Make it workshop and make your own Sun print.