Exhibitions

SOIL

This exhibition features global artists showcasing the vital role of soil in Earth’s health through varied artworks, inciting sustainable practices.

★★★★☆ Observer

£18.50

Until 13 April 2025

Somerset House

Royal Geographical Society

Everest through the lens

A look back at early 20th-century Everest expeditions, including mapping and photography, led by two influential clubs.

Free

Until 15 April 2025

Photography Social History

Folk Roots, New Routes

A renowned sculptor shapes busts of two British cultural icons using fine Portland Stone, highlighting their deep connections to UK heritage.

Free

Until 15 April 2025

Fitzrovia Chapel

Modern Art Music

John Morley: Artist Gardener

John Morley presents his paintings and pastels of garden plants, flowers, and fruits, many shown for the first time, at his first solo exhibition in over 30 years.

Included in entry

Until 20 April 2025

★★★★☆ Telegraph ★★☆☆☆ Guardian ★★☆☆☆ Observer

Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism

An exhibition highlighting Brazilian Modernism through the works of key figures like Anita Malfatti and Tarsila do Amaral, showcasing the blend of local identities and landscapes.

£25.50

Until 21 April 2025

Royal Academy of Arts

Piet Mondrian to Alison Wilding: the Karsten Schubert bequest

This exhibit showcases 10 drawings from Picasso to Riley, gifted by art dealer Karsten Schubert, reflecting his deep connection to art history.

Free

Until 21 April 2025

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Versailles: Science and Splendour

Learn how 17th and 18th-century Versailles used science to showcase power, featuring Louis XV’s rhinoceros, a detailed lunar map, and Marie Antoinette’s famous watch.

£12.00

Until 21 April 2025

Science Museum

Science Architecture

Archipelago of the Blessed

Participants analyzed how La Palma’s community interacts with water, stars, volcanoes, and ferns, shaping their social and political life.

Free

Until 26 April 2025

Architectural Association

Architecture Politics

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 27 April 2025

Somerset House

Activism Conflict

Ruth Murray: Byron’s Pond

Ruth Murray’s paintings show how tiny gardens in city spaces can touch hearts and minds, inspired by local plants and a historic bathing spot.

Included in entry

Until 27 April 2025

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Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature

See Frederic Leighton’s lesser-seen oil sketches, offering a fresh view of the artist. Works painted from 1856-1896, including some displayed for the first time in over 120 years.

★★★★☆ Standard

Included in entry

Until 27 April 2025

Leighton House

Classical Art Nature

War and the Mind

This exhibition looks at how thought and emotion shape responses to conflict, featuring personal items like a mitten from a British airman.

Free

Until 27 April 2025

Imperial War Museum

Conflict Health

Hard Graft: Work, Health and Rights

Learn how physical work affects health through 150+ items like historical objects, artworks, and films highlighting workers’ rights and global labor practices.

★★★★☆ Telegraph

Free

Until 27 April 2025

Wellcome Collection

Health Activism

The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence

See treasured artworks from Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, showcasing creativity from 1560 to 1660.

£22.00

Until 4 May 2025

Victoria and Albert Museum

FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE

This exhibition showcases how flowers inspire creativity, featuring installations, art, photography, and fashion across two floors.

£10.00

Until 5 May 2025

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Linder: Danger Came Smiling

A five-decade exhibition presenting a pioneering artist’s satirical take on gender roles via photomontages, ranging from punk scene images to surreal reinterpretations.

★★★☆☆ Observer

£19.00

Until 5 May 2025

Hayward Gallery

Feminism Modern Art

Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

View paintings, photographs, collages, and installations showcasing Black women in powerfully regal poses, adorned with patterns and rhinestones.

£19.00

Until 5 May 2025

Hayward Gallery

Modern Art Feminism

The 80s: Photographing Britain

This exhibition features powerful photographs from the 1980s that highlight social change and activism during the Thatcher era, with work from diverse communities and collectives.

£20.00

Until 5 May 2025

Photography Activism

Anne von Freyburg: Filthy Cute

Anne von Freyburg uses textiles to challenge traditional art forms, critiquing clichés of romance and female roles while reflecting on self-identity and empowerment through vibrant, large-scale works.

★★★☆☆ The i

Free

Until 11 May 2025

Modern Art Feminism

ENTANGLED

This exhibition showcases paintings, drawings, ceramics, and sculptures by nine artists, focusing on humanity’s deep connections with nature.

Free

Until 11 May 2025

BLAST: New Works by Dominic Beattie

Dominic Beattie presents new artworks that experiment with materials and geometric patterns, influenced by 20th Century abstract styles.

Free

Until 12 May 2025

Maro Gorky: The Thread of Colour

See paintings by Maro Gorky from across her career, including recent large-scale landscapes and personal subjects like her Tuscan home.

Free

Until 12 May 2025

Meet the Researchers: NatureBoost App

Meet the team behind the NatureBoost app, learn how it ties your environment to emotional health, and see how you can aid their research.

Free

Until 17 May 2025

Health Nature

Vital Signs: Self Directed Audio Tour

This event features audio-described artworks on environmental justice, showcasing stories of resilience and ideas for a sustainable future.

Free

Until 17 May 2025

VITAL SIGNS: another world is possible

This exhibition highlights the link between our health and our planet’s through artworks showing how water, air, and soil quality affects us.

Free

Until 17 May 2025

Nature Science

Soane and Modernism: Make It New

See how Sir John Soane influenced modernist architecture with rare drawings and works by famous architects, plus inspired short stories.

Free

Until 18 May 2025

★★★★☆ The i ★★★★☆ Observer

Architecture Modern Art

Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious

A showcase of over 80 works by Tirzah Garwood, presenting her unique ‘sophisticated naïve’ approach which adds deeper meanings to innocent subjects.

£20.00

Until 26 May 2025

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Classical Art Design

The World of Tim Burton

Get a close look at Tim Burton’s artistic journey, featuring his drawings, paintings, and photographs. This event also showcases his works as an illustrator and author.

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£19.69

Until 26 May 2025

Design Museum

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Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection

See masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and others from Switzerland’s renowned Oskar Reinhart Collection.

Included in entry

Until 26 May 2025

★★★★☆ Standard ★★★★☆ Telegraph ★★★☆☆ Guardian

Light: a colourful history

The exhibition highlights past experiments in optical science from the Royal Society’s archives and shows how these discoveries affect daily life.

★★★★☆ Telegraph

Free

Until 30 May 2025

Royal Society

Science

In Performance: Fans of Theatre, Music and Dance

Explore an array of fans linked to theatre, music, and dance, highlighting pieces from Commedia dell’Arte and global dance accessories, alongside musical instrument motifs.

Included in entry

Until 31 May 2025

Fan Museum

Classical Art Music

Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet

See transformative artworks from the 1950s to 1980s, showcasing immersive environments and machine-made pieces innovated through new technology and science.

£22.00

Until 1 June 2025

Modern Art Technology

Self-Made: Reshaping Identities

An exhibition featuring ceramic works by four artists examining the fluid nature of identity through the transformative properties of clay.

Included in entry

Until 1 June 2025

Henri Michaux: The Mescaline Drawings

View a unique collection of transcendent drawings by Henri Michaux, created after his experiments with mescaline and other psychedelic drugs, capturing his impressions of the mind’s inner workings.

★★★★☆ Guardian

Included in entry

Until 4 June 2025

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Hello Brain!

Step into the marvellous world inside your head with displays on everything from hallucinations to lab-grown neurons.

Free

Until 20 June 2025

Francis Crick Institute

Science

Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300 ‒1350

Experience the dynamic art of 14th-century Siena with over a hundred exhibits, showcasing paintings, gilded glass, and ivory works from artists like Duccio and Simone Martini.

£20.00

Until 22 June 2025

National Gallery

With Graphic Intent

See a collection of German and Austrian modernist works on paper, featuring drawings and prints by artists like Kandinsky and Klee.

Included in entry

Until 22 June 2025

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Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo

See Victor Hugo’s captivating ink and wash drawings, featuring landscapes and abstract pieces. These rare artworks, unseen in the UK for over 50 years, showcase his artistic talent.

£17.00

Until 29 June 2025

Royal Academy of Arts

Dickens in Doughty Street: 100 Years of the Charles Dickens Museum

See Charles Dickens’ original manuscripts, letters, and rare first editions, plus his hairbrush, walking stick, and surviving suit.

Included in entry

Until 29 June 2025

Charles Dickens Museum

Literature

War rugs: Afghanistan's knotted history

See how Afghan weavers have woven their country’s conflict history into rugs, transforming traditional patterns to include warfare imagery.

Free

Until 29 June 2025

Conflict

Foundling Voices

Learn about five individuals grappling with their identities, uncovering their pasts, and understanding themselves through personal histories.

Included in entry

Until 29 June 2025

Social History

Anthony M

Walk among beams of light in a misty room, forming shifting three-dimensional sculptures that change based on your movement.

★★★★☆ Telegraph

£14.00

Until 29 June 2025

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 6 July 2025

Japan House

Architecture

Arpita Singh: Remembering

See Arpita Singh’s first major solo show outside India, showing her vibrant paintings influenced by Bengali folk art, personal emotions and global issues.

★★★★☆ Guardian

Free

Until 27 July 2025

Serpentine Galleries

★★★☆☆ Telegraph ★★★★★ Guardian ★★★★☆ Independent

José María Velasco A View of Mexico

Featuring detailed landscapes by José María Velasco, this exhibit showcases 19th-century Mexico, highlighting its natural beauty alongside signs of industrialisation.

★★★☆☆ Guardian

£12.00

Until 17 August 2025

National Gallery

Classical Art Nature

Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style

Track the evolution of swimming from the 1920s to today through over 200 objects like Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch swimsuit, historic Swim medals, and vibrant 1980s Speedos.

★★★☆☆ Telegraph

£14.38

Until 17 August 2025

Design Museum

Design Social History

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

Until 25 August 2025

Art Now: Hylozoic/Desires

A new installation combines historical insights and imaginative elements to examine the impact of a 2,500km hedge used as a British barrier in India.

Free

Until 25 August 2025

Modern Art 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

Until 31 August 2025

Newport Street Gallery

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The Power and the Glory

An exhibition featuring ancient East Asian scholar’s rocks alongside archival photos from the atomic era to show the interplay of nature and technology.

Free

Until 31 August 2025

Newport Street Gallery

Nature Conflict

Leigh Bowery!

A film looking at Leigh Bowery’s life from 1980s London nightlife to groundbreaking performances in galleries. He reshaped fashion, art, and gender norms.

£18.00

Until 31 August 2025

Fashion Modern Art

The Future of Money

This event looks at changes in money use, from crypto to digital payments, examining how these affect our choices and economic future.

Free

Until 1 September 2025

Bank of England Museum

Technology

Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots

Experience Giuseppe Penone’s fascination with nature through sculptures, paintings, and photography, showcasing his use of natural materials like wood and bronze.

★★★★★ Guardian

Free

Until 7 September 2025

Serpentine Galleries

Textiles: The Art of Mankind

See textiles from around the world that show off human creativity from pre-history to today, including a rare Panama textile and a Sardinian wall hanging.

£12.65

Until 7 September 2025

Fashion & Textile Museum

Elizabeth Legh: Lover of Musick & All Ingenious Things

Uncover the musical pursuits of 18th-century collector Elizabeth Legh, showcasing her passion for Handel’s work and her own skills as a harpsichord player.

Included in entry

Until 7 September 2025

Music Classical Art

Zines Forever! DIY Publishing and Disability Justice

An exhibition featuring over 1300 zines about disability, showcasing their role in activism, and community support. Visitors can also create their own zine.

Free

Until 14 September 2025

Wellcome Collection

Activism Health

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 1 November 2025

Horniman Museum

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 2 November 2025

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 30 November 2025

Kensington Palace

Fashion

George Dance the Younger – a bicentennial celebration

Honouring George Dance the Younger, this event highlights his architectural legacy and influence on John Soane.

Free

Until 31 December 2025

Architecture

Abbas Zahedi: Begin Again

Join Abbas Zahedi for a monthly support session that fosters reflection on the world’s ecological losses, accentuated by a sound piece integrated with Tate Modern’s architecture.

Free

Until 4 January 2026

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 4 January 2026

Modern Art Activism

Pirates

Learn about the real and often brutal life of pirates, from famous figures like ‘Blackbeard’ to the portrayal of pirates in popular culture.

£15.00

Until 4 January 2026

National Maritime Museum

Social History

HALLELUJAH! Iconic Chorus & Anthem of Hope

Learn about the ‘Hallelujah Chorus,’ first performed in 1749 to aid the Foundling Hospital, and its lasting influence on both music and society.

Included in entry

Until 29 March 2026

Music Social History

Natural History Pop-up

See how humans have crafted instruments from nature and drawn musical inspiration from animals like songbirds.

Free

Until 1 June 2026

Horniman Museum

Art & Ecology School Residencies: The Exhibition

An exhibition showcases children’s artworks, made during free art sessions that cover the effects of migration on local green spaces, with a focus on ecology and climate change.

Free

Until 11 May 2025

Southwark Park Galleries

Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean

See letters linking UK plantation owners with Caribbean managers and a film celebrating the legacy of Caribbean coal workers.

Included in entry

5 April 2025

Postal Museum

Social History Conflict

You Make Me Feel // curated by A—Z

A group exhibition features multidisciplinary artists tackling themes of diaries and self-narratives through stories, music, and more. They use film and newly commissioned lightbox prints.

Free

Until 29 June 2025

Southwark Park Galleries

Modern Art Photography

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 7 September 2025

Cartoon Museum

FLOWERS Family Days

Kids can make Easter cards and try sensory painting at flower-themed workshops run by Saatchi Gallery’s team.

£5.00

Until 10 April 2025

Still Life by Britta Jaschinski

See Britta Jaschinski’s photos showing the harsh effects of trophy hunting and wildlife trade, urging the UK to stop importing hunting trophies.

Free

Begins 8 April 2025

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Photography Nature

Nora Turato: pool7

See newly created art exploring our connection to language, through videos, performances, and bold graphic designs by Nora Turato.

£6.00

Begins 9 April 2025

The Carracci Cartoons: Myths in the Making

The event highlights two large charcoal drawings by the Carracci brothers, showing their preparatory work for the frescoes of Farnese Palace, featuring mythical figures and inspired by Roman art.

Free

Begins 10 April 2025

National Gallery

Victoria and Albert 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

Begins 11 April 2025

Lesbian Rule: A display by 2024 Soane Museum Artist in Residence Paul Noble

Experience an innovative blend of art and architecture examining scale and measurement, featuring the unique Lesbian Rule, used for measuring complex worm tunnels.

Free

Begins 16 April 2025

Architecture Modern Art

Beyond the Prize | Celebrating Contemporary Figurative Art

See new works by award-winning artists from across the UK, showcasing how prizes and awards have influenced their vibrant figurative art.

£6.00

Begins 16 April 2025

Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2025

See a global selection of compelling images, from golfing Bolivian cholas to Indian skatergirls and cosplayers at home, all through the lens of top photographers.

£17.50

Begins 17 April 2025

Somerset House

Photography

Skylark Galleries Spring Exhibition

See paintings, ceramics, textiles, and printmaking by 19 artists. Free entry; the artists sell their work and chat about it too. A charity for former homeless artists benefits.

Free

Begins 17 April 2025

Oxo Tower Wharf

Earth Day at Science Gallery London

Experience multi-sensory installations by artists and researchers, inspiring thoughts on valuing and protecting our planet’s health.

Free

22 April 2025 11:00

Science Nature

Richard Hunt, Bermondsey (2025)

The exhibition showcases Richard Hunt’s metal sculptures, influenced by nature and science, highlighting his unique blend of surreal and organic styles.

Free

Begins 25 April 2025

White Cube

Friday Late: Beautiful Futures

Enjoy eclectic radio DJ sets, learn the art of reading tea leaves with a local herbal blend, and discover sustainable culinary practices.

Free

25 April 2025 18:30

Royal Geographical Society

Music Nature

Siam through the lens of John Thomson

Photos capture 19th-century Thai festivals, portraits, and landscapes by John Thomson, marking 170 years of UK-Thailand ties.

Free

Begins 28 April 2025

Photography Classical Art

Lyon & Turnbull | Lalique

The auction includes colorful Lalique vases, floral bowls, various boxes, inkwells for desks, lighting options, and jewellery like pendants and brooches.

Free

Begins 29 April 2025

Design Religion

Lyon & Turnbull | Travel and Vintage Posters

A collection of travel and film posters, some never before seen at auction, featuring works from the Dr Hans Sachs Collection.

Free

Begins 29 April 2025

MODERN MADE ft. The Gillian Raffles Collection

The auction features works by modern British artists like L.S. Lowry, along with European greats. It includes ceramics from John Chambers’ collection and jewellery by Wendy Ramshaw.

Free

Begins 29 April 2025

Modern Art 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 1 May 2025

Chris Packham – Endangered Species

Chris Packham kneels in prayer, surrounded by the UK’s most endangered species in a powerful portrait that pays tribute to his environmental work.

Free

Begins 1 May 2025

Fitzrovia Chapel

Nature Photography

Hiroshige: artist of the open road

A visual journey through Edo Japan with art showcasing urban pleasures, nature’s beauty, and travel scenes, reflecting a period of change.

£14.00

Begins 1 May 2025

Classical Art Nature

The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House

Experience the compelling work of an artist as he unfolds the concept of ‘home’ across life-sized fabric structures, detailed paper works, and videos connecting Seoul, New York, and London.

£20.00

Begins 1 May 2025

Architectural Association

Modern Art Architecture

Never Not None

An educational programme focusing on various media approaches architects use to create, test, and convey designs.

Free

Begins 6 May 2025

Architecture Design

Doris Zinkeisen and the British Red Cross: Brushstrokes from the Front Lines

See powerful paintings by Doris Zinkeisen capturing the human side of WW2 relief efforts and modern-day crises side by side.

Free

Begins 8 May 2025

Oxo Tower Wharf

Conflict Modern Art

Royal Society of Portrait Painters | Annual Exhibition 2025

This exhibition features outstanding portraits, including famous faces and lesser known subjects, skillfully painted by top artists. Awards total £30,000.

£6.00

Begins 8 May 2025

Climate Justice: What is possible?

Experts, activists, and journalists discuss uniting globally to address climate issues, focusing on justice and equity.

Free

13 May 2025 18:30

Activism Politics

Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party

Discover Cecil Beaton’s artistic journey through his love for flowers, showcased through photographs, paintings, costumes, and set designs.

Included in entry

Begins 14 May 2025

Photography Fashion

In Residence: Bede Centre for Learning Disabilities

Weekly art workshops culminate in an exhibition created by people with learning disabilities, showcasing their skills and fostering friendships.

Free

Begins 21 May 2025

Southwark Park Galleries

Modern Art Feminism

World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Tenderstem®Bimi®Broccolini

A showcase of stunning food-related images capturing the essence of global food culture, celebrations, and the food industry’s humanitarian aspects.

Free

Begins 21 May 2025

Photography

Ancient India: living traditions

Learn how ancient nature spirits influenced sacred art in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, and its spread across Asia.

£16.00

Begins 22 May 2025

Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict

An exhibition on sexual violence in conflicts, highlighting survivor stories, the role of propaganda, and current justice efforts.

Free

Begins 23 May 2025

Imperial War Museum

Conflict Feminism

The Barber in London: Highlights from a Remarkable Collection

See selected Barber Institute paintings, like Hals’s ‘Portrait of a Man Holding a Skull’ and Rossetti’s ‘The Blue Bower’. On display while the Barber refurbishes.

Included in entry

Begins 23 May 2025

Victorian Treasures from Cecil French and Scott Thomas Buckle

This summer, Leighton House showcases stunning unseen Victorian artworks from Cecil French and Scott Thomas Buckle’s collections, revealing the unique thrills of art collecting.

Included in entry

Begins 24 May 2025

Leighton House

Plantae 2025 – The 40th Anniversary Exhibition of the Society of Botanical Artists

This exhibition presents an array of botanical artworks showcasing plant kingdom’s beauty and diversity in various media, including watercolour, oil, and sculpture.

Free

Begins 28 May 2025

Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

See over 100 stunning space photographs, capturing everything from distant galaxies to solar eruptions.

Free

National Maritime Museum

Photography Science

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

Chocolate House Greenwich

Learn about chocolate’s journey from Central America to becoming a symbol of sophistication in 18th-century London, and its role in shaping Greenwich society.

£3.00

Old Royal Naval College

Social History

Commission: Chris Ofili: Requiem

Chris Ofili’s mural is a vivid dream-inspired tribute, centred around a poignant image of artist Khadija Saye, reflecting themes of transformation and memory.

Free