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| Summer In South Ken |
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| This summer there is lots to do in South Kensington if you are looking for a great day out. From boating on the Serpentine, visiting new exhibitions, festivals, exploring the parks, enjoying a big-screen experience and so much more... |
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| Win afternoon tea for two and tickets to Kensington Palace! |
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| Win two tickets to Kensington Palace together with afternoon tea for two at the beautiful Number Sixteen Hotel in South Kensington! |
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| Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States |
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Serpentine
12th April - 1st Sept 10am - 6pm |
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| Last chance to see Shonibare's first London solo exhibition showcasing new works, interrogating Western art history and literature to explore contemporary culture and national identities. |
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| Fables for our Time |
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Design Museum
Open now 10am-6pm |
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| Fables for our Time is a triptych of stories about environmental urgencies, that uses folktales and a new collection of emoji to examine humanity’s relationship with the natural environment. |
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| Out Shopping: The dresses of Marion and Maud Sambourne (1880-1910) |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
23rd March - 20th Oct 10am - 5.30pm |
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| A curated selection of rarely-seen outfits, this exhibition will tell the story of Marion Sambourne and Maud Messel, at a moment in history that significantly shaped fashion. |
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| Enzo Mari |
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Design Museum
29th March - 8th Sept 10am - 5pm |
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| Last chance to see the work of one of the greatest Italian designers of the 20th century, Enzo Mari, in this major exhibition. Explore the exhibition with The Fable Family Trail featuring activities for children and young people. |
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| Careers Live |
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Science Museum
5th- 30th Aug 11am-4pm |
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| Join the museum this summer to meet environmental experts from the Environment Agency and take part in free drop-in careers activities in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery. |
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| BBC Proms 2024 |
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Royal Albert Hall
19 July - 14 Sept Various Times |
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| See your favourite classical standards, a wealth of special guests, contemporary concerts including Florence and the Machine, Sam Smith, and the return of the CBeebies Prom, and much more! |
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| Power Up |
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Science Museum
10am - 5.30pm |
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| 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. |
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| Mysteries of the Deep Sea |
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Natural History Museum
25th Sept 6:30pm-8pm |
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| Join the museum for a panel discussion with scientist Dr Adrian Glover and his team of ‘underwater astronauts’ to discover what life is like in the deepest parts of our oceans. |
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| Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN |
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Japan House London
15th May – 8th Sept 10am - 8pm |
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| Last chance to see seven major Japanese designers consider what they would select for a permanent design collection in Japan. The display ranges from pottery to sportswear and musical instruments to festivals. |
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| Social Space |
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V&A South Kensington
24th August 12pm - 4.30pm |
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| Create space in the museum with an afternoon of creativity exploring the themes of Wellbeing, Sustainability, and the Future. |
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| Everest Platinum Prints |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
3rd- 12th Sept 10am-5pm |
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| See a stunning selection of platinum prints from the British Mount Everest expeditions from 1921-1953. |
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| Open House Festival at the Ismaili Centre |
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Ismaili Centre
15th Sept 10am-3pm |
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| Enjoy the Open House Festival event at the Ismaili Centre London on Sunday 15th September 10am to 3pm (last entry at 2pm) for guided tours, entry is free, no booking required, all welcome. |
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| Rachel Sale: Illustration Residency Open Studios |
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V&A South Kensington
31st Aug 1pm - 4pm |
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| Meet the V&A's current Illustration Artist in Residence Rachel Sale, as she opens her studio on site and learn more about her practice and process. |
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| Drop-in Design: Eco Worlds |
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V&A South Kensington
28th-30th Aug 11am- 4pm |
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| Join the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August to participate in a wide range of families activities inspired by the Tropical Modernism exhibition |
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| 10 Years of Design Engineering: Special Lecture with Professor Carlos Moreno |
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Imperial College London
4th Sept 7pm |
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| Join Professor Carlos Moreno, Founder of the 15-minute city concept, for a special lecture celebration 10 years of design engineering at Imperial College London. |
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Image credit: Matthew Kaltenborn
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| August Design Camps |
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Design Museum
26th - 29th August Various Times |
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| A fun and engaging in-person creative workshops suitable for children aged 8 – 11 and young people aged 11 – 14. Learn skills such as creating with natural dyes, lino printing or skateboard deck design! |
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| Pop up Performance: Anansi and the Lost Sun |
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V&A South Kensington
31st Aug 11.00am – 3.40pm |
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| Join Swallow’s Wings Puppetry for a performance mixing puppetry, storytelling, and traditional West African music. |
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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group, a partnership of the cultural and educational organisations in and around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
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Our partners include:
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The Design Museum
Goethe-Institut
Imperial College London
Institut franҫais
The Ismaili Centre
Kensington Palace
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
South Kensington Estates
Royal College of Art
Cromwell Place
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House
Westminster City Council
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