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Image credit: Versailles: Science and Splendour at the Science Museum |
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New Year, New Adventures in South Kensington!
Happy New Year from Discover South Kensington! As we turn the page to a fresh year, it’s the perfect time to dive into all the culture, creativity, and inspiration South Kensington offers. Whether you’re looking for serene gallery strolls, family-friendly activities, or inspiring exhibitions, the area is brimming with possibilities to kickstart your year!
There is so much to look forward to this year. The Science Museum has opened its illuminating Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition, unveiling fascinating stories of how science was used as a tool of power in the 17th and 18th-century France. The Institut français is hosting Versailles: In Every Sense from January to April - featuring film screenings, talks, and dance events inspired by one of the world's most magnificent palaces.
There’s plenty to look forward to this year with great exhibitions across South Kensington, including exciting upcoming shows at the Design Museum and the V&A South Kensington, guaranteed to spark creativity.
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| Learn A New Skill in South Ken! |
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| The start of a new year is the perfect time to challenge yourself, pick up a new skill, and explore fresh experiences. Here’s a round-up of opportunities to expand your horizons in 2025! |
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| Your 2025 Bucket List in South Ken |
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| Make 2025 the year you explore all that South Kensington has to offer! Here’s your ultimate South Kensington bucket list for the year ahead. |
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| Cirque du Soleil's Corteo |
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Royal Albert Hall
9th Jan - 2nd March 2025 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm |
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| To celebrate 40 years of dreaming the impossible, Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025, with their most joyous and jubilant show, CORTEO. |
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Image credit: © Revile / Historic Royal Palaces
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| Dress Codes |
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Kensington Palace
Opens 13th Mar 10am - 6pm |
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| Explore never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures and the powerful impact fashion can make when boundaries are pushed and dress codes evolve in this new exhibition. |
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| Versailles: Science and Splendour |
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Science Museum
12th Dec- 21st April 2025 10am-6pm |
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| Discover how the Palace of Versailles used science as a tool of power in this illuminating new exhibition. |
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Image credit: Blooms_B6 — Criss Cross collection by Bethan Laura Wood, Italy, 2013
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| Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style |
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Design Museum
28 March – 17 August 2025 10am-6pm |
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| Tickets are now on sale! A major exhibition celebrating our enduring love of the water over the last 100 years. Explore the full spectrum of the design of swimming - from sports performance and fashion, to architecture. |
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| Workshop: Knitwear Darning with TOAST |
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Design Museum
25th Jan, 8th Feb, 1st March Various times |
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| Learn the basics of traditional knitwear darning in this half-day workshop run by TOAST Repair specialists. |
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| Versailles, In Every Sense |
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Institut français
24th Jan -1st April Various times |
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| Travel through time and embark on a sensory journey with the Versailles, In Every Sense season at the French Institute, echoing the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition at the Science Museum. |
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| Imperial Lates: Weird Science |
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Imperial College London
6th Feb 6pm-9pm |
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| Experience an evening of unexpected delights, with opportunities to play quantum classic computer games, make mysterious 4D maths jewellery, or view a mushroom ballet show. |
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| Science Afternoon Tea |
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Science Museum
Available Wed-Sun 12pm and 3pm |
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| Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist. |
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| Textile Design with Zoe Murphy |
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V&A South Kensington
25th Jan 18th Jan |
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| Create a mini portfolio of fabric prints inspired by the V&A archives with Furniture and Textile designer Zoe Murphy |
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| Design Camp: Digital Character Design for 11 to 14 year olds |
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Design Museum
17th Feb 10:15pm – 4:15pm |
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| Young people will be introduced to character design inspired by Tim Burton, design their own characters with plasticine and learn how to redesign them using 3D modelling software. |
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| Afternoon Tea and Tour |
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Natural History Museum
Various dates Various times |
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| Take a tour of the beautiful gardens and the highlights of the Museums collections before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in the magnificent member’s room. |
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| The Art of Landscapes with London Fine Art Studios |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
Various dates 10am - 1pm |
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| From explorations of drawing, to composition and colour harmony, join London Fine Art Studios in a series of practical classes to learn the art of landscape. |
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| Friday Music in the Museum |
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Royal College of Music
17th Jan 12:30pm |
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| Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments. |
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| Screen Printed Ceramics |
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V&A South Kensington
25th Jan 10:30am-4:30pm |
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| Learn how to create your own unique vase or mug decorated with a silkscreen print in this one-day ceramics class in London |
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| MA Architecture Work-in-progress Show 2025 |
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Royal College of Art
22nd-25th Jan 12pm-6pm |
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| Meet the architects and designers of the future as their newest work comes together, and take a peek behind the doors of the world's #1 university for art and design. |
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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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