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These are all the upcoming exhibitions and things to do in London’s museums and art galleries, happening within the next eight weeks. The descriptions have been summarised with AI, I’m hoping to cut down on this in the future as I visit more of them personally.

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Shape Shift

This exhibition showcases artworks created during a three-year project with 15 international artists and mental health hospital patients.

Free

Until

Fitzrovia Chapel

Modern Art

Salt Cosmologies

A fabric model of the 2500 mile Inland Customs Line represents British colonial salt taxes. Made from organic cotton and dyed with botanicals, it features chaotic termite and stamp motifs.

Free

Until

Somerset House

Activism Conflict

The Craft of Carpentry

Experience the artistry of Japanese carpentry, from forest to finished forms, including life-size reconstructions and the chance to try traditional woodworking.

Free

Until

Japan House

Architecture

Out of Context

Art from West Africa challenges viewers to think about the cultural context and ownership in art. Featured artists include Tamibé Bourdanné, Osaze Amadasun, and Oreoluwa Ayoade.

Free

Until

Horniman Museum

Modern Art

The Robot Zoo

Experience reimagined animals made from gadgets that show how they sense and interact in their habitats, plus try interactive games like squid racing.

£28.60

Until

Horniman Museum

Nature Technology

Dress Codes

See pieces worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and others alongside rare outfits like a 1920s court dress. Learn how fashion rules have changed and are still evolving.

Included in entry

Until

Kensington Palace

Fashion

Abbas Zahedi: Begin Again

Attend a session where ecological grief is collectively processed through discussions with artists and thinkers, set within a sound-focused installation that emphasizes renewal and connection.

Free

Until

Tate Modern

Nature Modern Art

Gathering Ground

This exhibition merges art with themes of environmental and social justice, showcasing artists who focus on Indigenous knowledge and ecological issues.

Free

Until

Tate Modern

Modern Art Activism

VITAL MINDS

A panel with climate activists, a psychologist, and a neuroscientist discusses how we can positively shape the future of our environment.

Free

Science Gallery

Activism Nature

ENTANGLED

Featuring paintings, drawings, ceramics, and sculptures by nine artists, this show examines the intricate relationship between humans and nature.

Free

Begins

Saatchi Gallery

Modern Art Nature

Pirates

This exhibition sheds light on the authentic lives of pirates versus popular myths, tracking their global history and the ongoing issues of modern piracy.

£15.00

Begins

National Maritime Museum

Social History

Raging Planet

This exhibition features art inspired by nature across three galleries, combining paintings, sculptures and installations with elements like copper sulphate crystals and natural pigments.

Free

Begins

Newport Street Gallery

Modern Art Nature

Ed Atkins

Meet Ed Atkins’ digital artworks showcasing a 15-year journey with video pieces, paintings, and more, expressing the blend of human emotion with digital realms.

£18.00

Begins

Tate Britain

Modern Art

Cats in Cartoons

A showcase of famous cartoon cats from various media, featuring artwork by Louis Wain, Ronald Searle, and others, examining why cats are beloved.

Included in entry

Begins

Cartoon Museum

Cartier

See over 350 items, like rare jewels and famous clocks, showcasing Cartier’s legacy of design and craftsmanship since the early 1900s.

£27.00

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Victoria and Albert Museum

Design

Alex Monroe: Into The Wild

A jeweller studies five endangered UK habitats, creating dynamic floral sculptures to highlight nature’s beauty and evoke reflections on human impact on environments.

Included in entry

Begins

Garden Museum

Nature

Being Human

A gallery with 50 artworks explores human identity, health, and trust in four sections focusing on genetics, mental and physical health, infection, and environmental issues.

Free

Wellcome Collection

Health Science