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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.

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.

Nature Study: Ecology and the Contemporary Photobook

Until 18th May 2025
10am-6pm
V&A South Kensington
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Landscape, flora and fauna have inspired photographers since the camera’s earliest days. Contemporary artists continue to experiment with the format of the book to adapt to the pressing challenges of our environment today.

Speculations on Capture

4th Sept-23rd Feb 2025
10am -5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Allahyari’s poetic film explores the stories of astronomical instruments made in Iran and Pakistan and now held at the V&A.

Africa Rising North Kensington Creative Take Over

3rd Nov
11am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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The V&A South Kensington welcomes the North Kensington community to join them for a day of immersive and creative activities, talks, tours, design workshops with a Global African flavour,

Metal Embossing

29th Oct
Various times
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Join this workshop led by designer Tiz Creel to explore and learn the art of metal embossing using tin to create beautiful, textured designs.

Mini Music Makers

29th Oct
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 a new instrument or instrument family and enjoy making some noise!

The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) + Talk

18th Dec
7:30pm-9:15pm
Science Museum
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Join the Museum for a screening of the festive classic and find out whether the laws of physics could permit Scrooge to visit his Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.

Image credit: © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

V&A trail: Christmas

V&A South Kensington
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Take the museums family trail to uncover Christmassy highlights in their collection.

Upstart at V&A South Kensington: Careers in Fashion

16th Nov
11am-4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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A free festival exploring Future Thinking in Fashion. Learn about career pathways, and grow your network and skills.

Upstart: V&A East with Akiya - Transformative Garments

16th Nov
12pm-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join Erah x Akiya for a day transforming existing vintage pieces with painting, printing and branding inspired by the Lagos born east London artist.

Marigold Paper Flower Making

31st Oct
10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Join this workshop led by designer Tiz Creel and create craft lifelike flowers using paper for the Day of the Dead altar.

Dr Esther Mahlangu: Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu

4 Oct 2024 - 28 Sept 2025
Serpentine
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Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu presents a new public art mural in the garden at Serpentine North. The work emphasises the importance of communities and unity among humans and other living species.

Saturday Talks: Chris Bayley on Lauren Halsey: emajendat

30th Nov
12pm
Serpentine
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Chris Bayley, Exhibitions Curator, leads a tour of Lauren Halsey: emajendat. The exhibition transforms Serpentine South Gallery into an immersive ‘Funk garden’.

Arabia Phoenix: a journey through time

16th Oct- 9th Nov
10.00am-5.00pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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This free exhibition of historic and contemporary photographs, maps and film is inspired by explorer Gerald de Gaury's 1940s book Arabia Phoenix and looks at dramatic changes in Arabia over the past century.

Explore festival 2024

28th Oct - 4th Nov 2024
Various times
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Get ready for the return of the Explore festival!This year's festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, packed with exhilarating events and activities designed to ignite your sense of exploration!

On the edge

14 Nov
7.00pm-9.30pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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An unmissable evening exploring wild places, threatened species and why we travel, in aid of conservation charity Explorers Against Extinction.

Protecting marine ecosystems

26th Nov
7.00pm-8.30pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Join an insightful discussion with a panel of geographers as they delve into the multifaceted challenges confronting marine ecosystems today.

For the Love of Sharks 2024

29th Nov
7pm-10pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Steve Backshall, Simon Rogerson, Kirsty Andrews and Ali Hood* will be speaking at this years’ For Love of Sharks. The evening will be filled with stories of discovery and connection, sharing their love for this fascinating family of marine animals.

Christmas Quiz

17th Dec
7.30pm-10.00pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Unleash your inner cartographer and embark on a journey of trivia that spans the continents. Teams of up to six are welcomed. Bring along your friends, family, or join forces with fellow quiz enthusiasts when you arrive.

Assembly: Abraham Cruzvillegas and Celeste

5th Oct - 30th Nov
11am to 5pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Assembly, a joint exhibition of Abraham Cruzvillegas and the artist duo Celeste (María Fernanda Camarena and Gabriel Rosas Alemán) is now open at Dora House, the home of the Royal Society of Sculptors.

Enchanted Bodies

6th Nov- 12th Dec
10am- 5pm
Imperial College London
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A group drawing, painting, photography and sculpture exhibition at Imperial's South Kensington Campus. Open to all and free to visit.

On Exhibition Design with Sam Jacob Studio

9th Nov
3pm- 4:20pm
Design Museum
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Join designer Sam Jacob and Assistant Curator Tiya Dahyabhai to unpack the design and build process and share behind-the-scenes stories of making Barbie®: The Exhibition.