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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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Alex Monroe: Into The Wild

Jeweller Alex Monroe presents sculptural pieces representing five endangered UK habitats, surrounded by dynamic floral displays, highlighting human-nature relationships.

Included in entry

Until

Garden Museum

Nature

Hello Brain!

Learn how your brain works, from firing neurons to real-life mind tricks. Take part in activities and see how lab-grown brain cells connect and change.

Free

Until

Francis Crick Institute

Science

With Graphic Intent

Showcase of German and Austrian modernist artworks including drawings and prints. Features works by renowned artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee, presenting a mix of portraits, narrative, and abstract pieces.

Included in entry

Until

Courtauld Gallery

Modern Art

After the Darkness

A moving exhibit showcasing artworks of VE Day memories by 13 ex-service personnel, illustrating their stories and challenges, including living with sight loss.

Included in entry

Until

Cartoon Museum

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

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

Until

Cartoon Museum

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 royal outfits from Diana to Vivienne Westwood and others, including a rare Japanese court suit and a 1920s Buckingham Palace dress.

Included in entry

Until

Kensington Palace

Fashion

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

Pirates

Visitors follow the real stories of famous pirates like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny, see how pirates are shown in films, and find out about piracy today.

£15.00

Until

National Maritime Museum

Social History

In Their Own Words

Visitors can read personal stories from soldiers, told through letters, diaries and memoirs from the 18th century to today. Each tale shares real experiences and views from both home and abroad.

Free

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National Army Museum

Conflict

The Hidden Mothers

A look at ‘hidden mother’ photography, where mothers camouflaged in fabric hold their babies still for long-exposure photos due to the lengthy process required by 19th-century photography techniques.

Free

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Science Gallery

Photography Health

Yoshitomo Nara

Over 150 works including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics showcase themes of rebellion, freedom, and personal reflection.

£20.00

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Hayward Gallery

Modern Art

UK AIDS Memorial Quilt

A display of 42 quilts and 23 panels commemorates loved ones lost to the AIDS pandemic, with live readings of names adding a personal touch.

Free

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Tate Modern

Activism

Summer Exhibition 2025

This annual exhibition features contemporary art from both established and emerging artists, including various forms like paintings, sculptures, and films. Many items are for sale, supporting artists and charity.

£25.50

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Royal Academy of Arts

Modern Art

Emily Kam Kngwarray

Experience the vibrant batiks and monumental paintings by Emily Kam Kngwarray, visually capturing her life as a senior Anmatyerr woman and her deep connection to Australia’s Utopia region.

£20.00

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Tate Modern

Modern Art

More than Human

This exhibition showcases over 140 works incorporating art, design, and technology, promoting a ‘more-than-human’ design philosophy that considers all species and systems.

£14.38

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Design Museum

Design 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