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Goodbye January! Fresh Events, Brighter Evenings & Exciting Competitions Await!
From romantic Valentine’s Day ideas to exciting exhibitions and events, South Kensington has something for everyone to beat the winter blues. Celebrate the season of love with unique date ideas, cosy cafés, and thoughtful gifts from our cultural institutions. Find out what's on for Valentine's day. If you're searching for the perfect gift, South Ken’s shops have you covered - and the brand-new Royal Parks online shop is a great place to start!
Not in the Valentine’s mood? Why not make the most of the Science Museum Space Lates, where you can enjoy talks, demos, interactive workshops, food and drink - not forgetting, of course, their famous silent disco in the Exploring Space gallery.
With half-term just around the corner, don’t forget to check out our half term itinerary for some family-friendly fun!
Make sure to drop us a follow on Instagram if you don't already for even more updates on what is on!
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| Win a night at the Marriot Kensington tickets to the Science Museum's Versailles Exhibition |
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| Win a memorable overnight stay for two at the London Marriott Hotel Kensington, complete with breakfast and two tickets to the Science Museum’s spectacular exhibition, Versailles: Science and Splendour. |
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Image credit: © the Design Kitchen
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| Win afternoon tea for two and tickets to the The World of Tim Burton |
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Design Museum
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| Last chance to enter! Step into a whimsical wonderland at the Design Museum! Win two tickets to The World of Tim Burton exhibition, along with a delicious Tim Burton-inspired afternoon tea! |
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Image credit: © Comptoir Libanais
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| Win A Feast for 2 at Comptoir Libanais & Two Tickets to the V&A South Kensington |
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V&A South Kensington
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| Enter for a chance to win a Middle Eastern and North African feast at Comptoir Libanais, plus 2 tickets to the V&A South Kensington's major exhibition The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence! |
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| February Half Term in South Kensington |
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| Head to South Ken during half term for a fun-filled week of events, workshops, drop-in sessions, trails, exhibitions, films and more. |
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| Welcoming Royal Brompton Hospital to Discover South Kensington |
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| We are delighted to welcome Royal Brompton Hospital to Discover South Kensington. The hospital has a formidable international reputation for its treatment of lung and heart disease. It has an award-winning, charity-funded arts programme for patients and staff. |
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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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| Last chance to see! 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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Image credit: Blooms_B6 — Criss Cross collection by Bethan Laura Wood, Italy, 2013
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| PLATFORM: Bethan Laura Wood |
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Design Museum
14th Feb- Jan 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Wood is a multi-disciplinary designer whose work is characterised by material investigation, artisan collaboration and a passion for colour, detail and decoration. |
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| Valentine's at the Museum |
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Natural History Museum
14th Feb 6:45pm- 10:20pm |
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| Calling all love bugs, solitary bees, flocks of friends and significant otters! Join the museum after hours to explore all things love and relationships in the natural world. |
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| Gladiator in Concert |
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Royal Albert Hall
26th-27th April Various times |
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| Presented in association with CineConcerts, sword-and-sandals epic Gladiator returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a special 25th anniversary screening with live orchestra. |
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| Space Lates |
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Science Museum
6th March 6:30pm- 10pm |
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| Discover an evening of talks, demos, interactive workshops, food and drink—not forgetting, of course, the famous silent disco in the Exploring Space gallery. This is a free event! |
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| Gilbert Bayes Award 2024 Winners Exhibition |
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The Royal Society of Sculptors
1st Feb - 22nd Mar 11am to 5pm |
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| The Royal Society of Sculptors are pleased to announce the Gilbert Bayes Award 2024 Winners exhibition will be at Dora House from Saturday 1 February to Saturday 22 March 2025. |
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| February Family Festival |
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Natural History Museum
15th – 23rd February Various times |
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| This February half-term, enjoy the Museums exciting activities celebrating the natural world, from LEGO builds to shows with lifelike dinosaurs. |
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| Japan House London Family Workshops |
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Japan House London
19th - 23rd Feb Various times |
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| Explore the cultures of Japan this half term with a series of free family-friendly activity workshops at Japan House London. |
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| Arpita Singh: Remembering |
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Serpentine
20th March - 27th July 10am- 6pm |
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| Just announced! Her first solo exhibition of Arpita Singh outside India, Singh’s paintings centre on her emotional and psychological state, drawing from Bengali folk art and Indian stories, interwoven with experiences of social upheaval and global conflict. |
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| Open Studios - February |
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V&A South Kensington
22nd Feb 1pm-4pm |
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| Meet the current Adobe Creative Residents as they open their studio on-site at South Kensington and learn more about their practice and process. |
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| A Musical Journey through Maqam |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
27th Feb 7pm - 8:30pm |
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| Join this special musical journey with master of the oud Ahmed Mukhtar and the Taqasim Music School and Foundation. Explore the distinct sound, mood, feeling and energy of Arabic music, |
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| LGBTQIA+ Tours: Feb 2025 |
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V&A South Kensington
1st-22nd Feb 4pm-5pm |
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| Until recently, the lives of LGBTQIA+ people were largely invisible or untold in museums. To mark LGBTQ History Month take a tour to discover the hidden stories of diverse gender and sexual identities across time, place and culture. |
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| Women Shaping the World |
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Institut français
Various dates Various times |
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| The Institut français addresses the issues and perspectives on women’s rights through a series of events, film screenings and discussions with and about women shaping the world. |
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| Make it: Fashion |
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V&A South Kensington
15th & 22nd Feb 10:30am-4:30pm |
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| Get curious and creative with Make it’s! This monthly workshop offers families a chance to explore what it means to be a designer! |
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| Hidden Stories of Hyde Park Walking Tour |
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Hyde Park
21st March 11am - 12:30pm |
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| In the heart of the city, Hyde Park is one of London's most iconic and well-known green spaces. Discover its history like never before on our guided tour! |
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| Digital Kids: Listening Garden |
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V&A South Kensington
18th-21st Feb 11am- 4pm |
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| Explore the hidden sounds around you, take a moment to reflect, and design your very own garden-inspired sound mix. This is a free event! |
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| Library and Archives Discovery Day |
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V&A South Kensington
21st Feb 11am-4pm |
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| Drop in for free and explore the reading rooms, meet the staff, see the Museum's collections and take a glimpse behind the scenes. |
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| Feminist Battlegrounds |
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Goethe-Institut
21st Feb 10am-10pm |
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| Explore past and current feminist movements worldwide, examining their tensions and the potential for building solidarities in the face of rising authoritarian populism and anti-feminist backlash |
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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 Brompton Hospital
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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