If you're looking for a low-budget, quick-plan day (or night) out, look no further! There's plenty for anyone on a budget, with mind-opening galleries, exhibitions and events to help you with your subject, broaden your perspective or just relax and enjoy a nice break from studying!
Explore the science of who you are through intriguing objects, provocative artworks and hands-on exhibits. Discover what your voice sounds like as a member of the opposite sex, morph your face to see what you’ll look like as you age, or collect DNA to catch a criminal.
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Spanning five centuries, the Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dresses in the world.
The Royal Geographical Society Pavilion has a constantly changing programme of displays that include exhibitions created by external organisations, broadly linked to geographical themes and also by selected sponsors of the Society.
Take a look at the regularly-changing exhibitions, displays and residences in the two Serpentine galleries, Serpentine South Gallery and Serpentine North Gallery on either side of the river in the centre of Hyde Park.
An ever-changing, programme of live performances, fashion, film, installations, debates, special guests and DJs, with bars, food, and late-night exhibition openings.
Designer Maker User, the Design Museum's only permanent exhibition, features almost 1000 items of twentieth and twenty-first century design viewed through the angles of the designer, manufacturer and user, including a crowdsourced wall.
Explore 22 objects spanning 4.5 billion years of the Earth's history in this collection of some of the museum's most extraordinary specimens.. Each exhibit tells a remarkable story and has been chosen for its scientific, historical and cultural importance.
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.
Discover how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably to limit climate change in the Science Museum’s new, free gallery. Energy Revolution looks at the past, present and future of sustainable energy and how we can achieve a low carbon world.
Say hello to a full-size Diplodocus grazing in a Jurassic garden, come face-to-face with the earliest mammals and walk in the footsteps of our earliest ancestors. As you explore the grassland, wetland and woodland habitats, experience how nature can thrive in urban spaces. Booking not necessary.
See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in the Museum's exciting free gallery.
Experience how artists and thinkers subvert the way we move, sense and co-create. Immerse yourselves in radical, interactive spaces, exploring diverse narratives around connections, rhythms and access.
Join a festive after-hours exploration of the historic house and the three celebratory exhibitions to mark '100 Years of Leighton House'.
Try free drop-in design workshops, digital design, careers fair exclusive talks from designers and fashion professionals, Illustration trails, open studios, showcases and networking.
Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a retro games fan, a serious gamer or just want to beat your family at Mario Kart.
Join an epic journey through sensational soundtracks, depicting the action-packed thrills of Mission: Impossible, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park; the fantasy and magic of Star Wars, Harry Potter and E.T and more!
Join for a free evening of lively discussions, performances, hands-on creativity and inspiring stories, all exploring the challenges of and solutions to the climate crisis.
Come along to Imperial Lates! Step into a free evening of timely science, art and entertainment exploring the mysteries and mechanics of time: from the birth of the universe to the future of time-saving tech.
Christmas isn’t complete without carols at the Royal Albert Hall. Join the Hall for 15 magical performances over six days, featuring a mix of traditional and modern festive favourites.
It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! Birmingham Royal Ballet's enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Join the Royal Choral Society for a concert of festive songs, carols old and new and, of course, traditional favourites for you to join in with!
Christmas as we know it has its roots in the Victorian era. What better way to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season than with a festive tour of Sambourne House?
The first film in history to be shot in black and white IMAX 70mm film, watch multi-award-winning Oppenheimer in the format it was intended for.
