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Image credit: Surrounded, 1996 © Tim Burton |
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October in South Ken: Must-See Exhibitions and the Ultimate Student Guide!
As we step into October, South Kensington’s cultural institutions are buzzing with exciting new exhibitions! From Japan House’s Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan's food replica culture which explores the fascinating world of food replica culture, to the much-anticipated The World of Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum, there’s plenty to inspire your autumn plans. Or experience the wonder of life on earth as Wildlife Photographer of the Year opens at the Natural History Museum next week.
Welcome to all new students in the area - we’ve got you covered with our ultimate guide to South Ken! Packed with events to help you get to know your new neighborhood. And with Halloween just around the corner, keep an eye out for some spooky events to wrap up the month!
We are also excited to announce the launch of the South Ken ZEN+ website, a collaboration between our members in response to the planet’s increasingly urgent climate and biodiversity crisis.
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| South Ken ZEN+ |
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| Find out more about our collaboration with our members, South Ken ZEN+, a programme dedicated to becoming a net zero, nature positive neighbourhood. |
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| A Students Guide to South Ken |
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| Explore free museums, unwind in beautiful parks, or discover unique finds at local markets—all without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips and highlights to help you make the most of your time in South Ken! |
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| October Half Term in South Ken |
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| South Kensington's museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this October half-term. |
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Image credit: Caiman Crunch © Ian Ford, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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| Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 |
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Natural History Museum
11th Oct - 19th June 2025 10am - 5.50pm |
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| Experience the wonder of life on Earth through the world’s best wildlife photography. The exhibition is back for its sixtieth year to reveal more of nature’s stories. |
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Image credit: Surrounded, 1996 © Tim Burton
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| The World of Tim Burton |
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Design Museum
25th Oct- 21st April 2025 10am - 6:00pm |
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| Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers. |
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| Halloween Lates |
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Science Museum
31st Oct 6:30pm - 10pm |
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| This Halloween, prepare to embrace your worst fears as you investigate spooky science and terrifying tech. |
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| Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture |
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Japan House London
2nd Oct- 16th Feb 2025 10am- 8pm |
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| Take a mouth-watering journey through the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan. |
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| Ghostbusters in Concert |
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Royal Albert Hall
26th Oct 7.30pm |
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| The beloved ‘80s sci-fi comedy, Ghostbusters, will join the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert series: Watch Ivan Reitman’s original 1984 classic on the big screen at Halloween - all whilst Elmer Bernstein’s famous score is performed live by a full orchestra conducted by Peter Bernstein. |
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| Untold Lives: A Palace at Work |
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Kensington Palace
Ends 27th Oct 2024 10am - 4pm |
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| Last chance to see! Uncover the forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces. They were at the centre of royal life, but little is known about the servants and courtiers who ran royal palaces. |
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| Neon Naked Life Drawing |
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The Royal Society of Sculptors
19th Oct 7:30pm-9:30pm |
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| Join the Royal Society of Sculptors for a vibrant neon life drawing workshop and encounter dynamic, UV-reactive art with body-painted models. Unleash your creativity—secure your spot now! |
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| Growing Together: Autumn Garden Assembly |
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Design Museum
19th Oct 1pm - 6pm |
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| Join us in the Dame Sylvia Crowe garden for an afternoon of autumnal bliss, exploring horticulture and design with Errol Fernandes, Lola Lely, Studio Kuhu and the Growing Together cohort. |
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| Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call |
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Serpentine
4 October 2024 - 2 February 2025 10am - 6pm |
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| A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI. |
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| Nicole Line: Sublimation Printing onto textiles |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
12th Oct 10am - 1pm |
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| Learn to hand paint and mark-make onto paper using a rage of colourful liquid dyes, before transferring your designs onto recycled synthetic fabric using the heat press. |
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| Workshop: Cyanotype Photography |
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Design Museum
6th oct 2pm-4:30pm |
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| Immerse yourself in the magic of the cyanotype process to create amazing designs on paper and fabric using leaves and flowers. |
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| Young People: Printing Patches and Badges |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
12th Oct 2pm - 4pm |
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| Personalise your style and outfits with your very own patches and badges. Hand-paint your design before transferring them onto recycled synthetic fabric using the heat press. |
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| Digital Art: Then and Now |
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V&A South Kensington
11th Oct 6.30 pm – 8.15 pm |
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| Explore the global story of digital art, from its earliest beginnings to the innovative work of today. |
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| Black Genius: Science, Race, and the Extraordinary Portrait of Francis Williams |
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V&A South Kensington
16th Oct 7pm – 8.45pm |
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| In the previous history of Western art, there is no other image like this: a man born into slavery, shown as a scholar. Join historian Fara Dabhiowala for the captivating story behind this fascinating portrait. |
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| Biodiversity Family Festival |
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Natural History Museum
26th Oct - 2nd Nov 11.00–16.30 |
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| Entertain your kids this October half term with our programme of family-friendly activities celebrating the importance of biodiversity. |
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| Quantum, Art and the Many-Worlds |
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Goethe-Institut
21st Oct 6pm - 9pm |
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| Join this event as part of Studio Quantum residency programme and explore the collision of quantum theory and art, revealing parallels of abstraction, paradox, and uncertainty. |
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| Lauren Halsey: emajendat |
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Serpentine
11th Oct- 2nd March 2025 10am-6pm |
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| In her work Halsey merges past, present and future via her interest in iconography connected to the African diaspora, Black and queer icons and architecture. |
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Image credit: Photo credit: The Westway Trust
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| Kensington and Chelsea Creative Conversation |
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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
28th Oct 10:30am-12:30pm |
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| A conversation bringing together people living, working and learning in the borough. A safe space to suggest topics to talk through and to enable people to participate in discussions. |
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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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