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Fun things to do with kids in South Kensington

Looking for family-friendly activities in South Kensington? Dive into a world of exploration and experimentation with interactive experiences tailored for families. From music and science to arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, immersive galleries, and beyond, there's plenty of inspiring fun for your kids to discover!

Wes Anderson: The Exhibition

21 Nov 2025 – 4 May 2026
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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The first retrospective exhibition of the work of film director Wes Anderson will follow the evolution of his films from his first experiments in the 90s, up to his recent, Oscar-winning frescoes.

Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall
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Find out what's on at London's most iconic music venue this Christmas! A feast of entertainment with all the trimmings!

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

Various dates
Various times
Science Museum
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Young People: Designing Topical Zines

10th May
2:30pm -5pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Discover the importance of 'zines' and their impact on society. Design and create your own zine - it can be about ANYTHING you like, from your favourite musician or to something you think needs a spotlight.

The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests

12th March-6th July
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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Just announced! Step into the serene world of Japanese carpentry. This exhibition transports visitors from the living forests that sustain the craft to the celebrated structures it has produced.

Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery

Open daily from 3rd April.
10:00am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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The Museum is excited to finally share Fixing Our Broken Planet, their 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.

Exploring Space

Closes 2nd June 2025
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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After almost 40 years of showcasing real rockets and spacecraft, don't miss your last chance to see this out-of-this-world gallery!

Design Camp: Analogue Graphic Design for 11 to 14 year olds

9th April & 28th May
10:15am - 4:15pm
Design Museum
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Inspired by 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style', young people will explore the basics of graphic design using paper and hand printing techniques to create a poster based on a personal achievement.

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?

16th May-22nd Feb 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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Touch a piece of Mars, wrap your hands around a fragment of the Moon and snap a selfie with the Allende meteorite, which – at 4.567 billion years old – is even older than Earth!

Dino Snores for Kids: Space Special

17th May
6:30pm-10am
Natural History Museum
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Travel to infinity and beyond as you explore what happens beyond the reaches of our planet at a sleepover that’s truly out of this world!

Nature Adventurers: Immersive Outdoor Sessions

26th April & 3rd May
10am - 3pm
The Royal Parks
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Come along to our purpose-built learning centre for Nature Adventurers, a series of Saturday activity sessions for 8–12-year-old adventurers and nature lovers.

Space Night at the Museum

25th July
6.45 - 9.30 pm
Natural History Museum
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Make the jump to hyperspace and touch down on planet natural history for an evening of intergalactic fun as you explore the galleries after hours. Speak with their scientists, see stellar specimens and visit Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? their newest exhibition. More activities to be announced!

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Tour

6th, 15th, 20th & 28th June
9 - 9.45 am
Natural History Museum
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Are we on the brink of finding signs of life beyond Earth? Discover why scientists are more optimistic than ever that conditions for life could exist beyond our planet. In this special out-of-hours tour, you’ll explore our amazing planet, the possibilities of life on Mars and much more.

RCM Festival of Percussion

11th May
Various times
Royal College of Music
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Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion! From marimbas to xylophones, timpani to tambourines, our festival features something for all to enjoy!

Design a Space Mission Patch

Entry closes 6 May 2025
8 am
Science Museum
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A prototype space thruster made by UK company Magdrive will soon be launched into space for its first test mission. Space missions often have their own patch, and the Science Museum need your help to design the patch for this important test.

Space Odyssey at the Museum for Families

31st May & 1st June
Various times
Natural History Museum
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Embark on a journey into space to explore what’s beyond our world in this immersive planetarium show for all the family.

Our Story with David Attenborough

Opens 19th June
10am - 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Just announced! Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings. Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet.

London Craft Week x V&A Academy 2025

13th - 20th May
Various times
V&A South Kensington
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From millinery and silversmithing to weaving and puppetry, be inspired by live demonstrations from world class artisans as part of London Craft Week.

Koi Fish Pond Jelly Making

22nd May
5pm-7pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Join Rowena Hume from My Mini Workshops for a very special workshop and create your own Koi fish pond. Share with loved ones or enjoy on your own.

Form and Texture Clay Workshop

3rd May
12pm - 2pm & 2pm - 4pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Have a go at making clay before adding to a communally built sculpture that will grow throughout the day. Tickets start at just £3!

May Drop-in Designs & Performances

28th-30th May
Various times
V&A South Kensington
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Join the Museum this May for half term activities that explore joy and storytelling through art and design.

Digital Kids: Create Stories with Clay

27th-30th May
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Get hands-on with clay to create words or characters, then bring them to life in a short animated film.

Family Fun: Fairy Festival

7th June
1pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Inspired by the Victorian fascination with fairies, come along for a drop in afternoon of enchanting fairy fun in the museum garden.