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Get tickets for some of the most popular events Great Exhibition Road Festival on 15-16 June! Explore time with Professor Jim Al-Khalili, learn how to Hack Your Happiness, and discover distant planets in an interactive Family Space Show Admission is FREE! ✨ow.ly/XvWJ50RuBMi

Get tickets for some of the most popular events @ExRdFestival on 15-16 June! Explore time with Professor Jim Al-Khalili, learn how to Hack Your Happiness, and discover distant planets in an interactive Family Space Show Admission is FREE! #ExRdFestival✨ow.ly/XvWJ50RuBMi
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Happy anniversary of the 1851 Great Exhibition which opened 173 years ago today!

Royalcom1851, which celebrates the exhibition's ongoing legacy, will be back at this summer. Step into a world of wonder in their 1851der Tent 👉 ow.ly/LgSs50RtCBP

Happy anniversary of the 1851 Great Exhibition which opened 173 years ago today! @Royalcom1851, which celebrates the exhibition's ongoing legacy, will be back at #ExRdFest this summer. Step into a world of wonder in their 1851der Tent 👉 ow.ly/LgSs50RtCBP
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in 1851 the Great Exhibition was opened by Queen Victoria at the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park.

🎉 Join us for free on 15 - 16 June for a weekend celebration of science and the arts with The Great Great Exhibition Road Festival!

Find out what's on 👉 bit.ly/3UkFXNZ

#OnThisDay in 1851 the Great Exhibition was opened by Queen Victoria at the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park. 🎉 Join us for free on 15 - 16 June for a weekend celebration of science and the arts with The Great @ExRdFestival! Find out what's on 👉 bit.ly/3UkFXNZ #ExRdFest
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Did you know that on this day in 1862, the London International Exhibition opened in South Ken, where the Natural History Museum and Science Museum now stand. The building was later recycled to construct Alexandra Palace, showing that even the Victorians were into circular economy!

Did you know that on this day in 1862, the London International Exhibition opened in South Ken, where the @NHM_London and @sciencemuseum now stand. The building was later recycled to construct Alexandra Palace, showing that even the Victorians were into circular economy!
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Spring's in full swing in South Ken, and
The Royal Parks are a sight to behold! 🌸📷 Spotted a gorgeous blossom tree in Hyde Park today.

Explore the parks this season with our trail: discoversouthken.com/routes/walking…

Spring's in full swing in South Ken, and @theroyalparks are a sight to behold! 🌸📷 Spotted a gorgeous blossom tree in Hyde Park today. Explore the parks this season with our trail: discoversouthken.com/routes/walking… #SouthKen #RoyalParks #SpringInLondon
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The The Royal Parks and the Serpentine have unveiled their new outdoor sculpture today! Introducing STRIP-TOWER (2023) by Gerhard Richter, a stunning large-scale artwork set to grace the plinth at Serpentine South, located in Kensington Gardens.

The @theroyalparks and the @SerpentineUK have unveiled their new outdoor sculpture today! Introducing STRIP-TOWER (2023) by @gerhardrichter, a stunning large-scale artwork set to grace the plinth at Serpentine South, located in Kensington Gardens. #kensingtongardens #sculpture
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🎉It's official: The Science Museum's hit exhibition: Turn It Up: The Power of Music has been extended through the Summer 🎼

If you haven't seen it yet, you have until the 1st of September to catch it!

🔗sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/tur…

🎉It's official: The @sciencemuseum's hit exhibition: Turn It Up: The Power of Music has been extended through the Summer 🎼 If you haven't seen it yet, you have until the 1st of September to catch it! 🔗sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/tur…
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🗓️ Save the date! This Saturday, April 27th, is ! 🎨 And what better way to celebrate than with Royal Society of Sculptors
🕛 12-4 PM: Free drop-in workshop 🌟 6:30 PM: 'In Conversation' event with Serena Korda & William Cobbing on craft and sculpture evolution.

🗓️ Save the date! This Saturday, April 27th, is #InternationalSculptureDay! 🎨 And what better way to celebrate than with @Royal_Sculptors 🕛 12-4 PM: Free drop-in workshop 🌟 6:30 PM: 'In Conversation' event with Serena Korda & William Cobbing on craft and sculpture evolution.
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In Short, Europe: Best of Best starts soon (26th - 28th April). The Festival is a celebration of European short filmmaking. This year, Best of Best, reveals an exceptional catalogue of films with all being award winning!
Don't miss out:👉ow.ly/fy1b50RibU2

In Short, Europe: Best of Best starts soon (26th - 28th April). The Festival is a celebration of European short filmmaking. This year, Best of Best, reveals an exceptional catalogue of films with all being award winning! Don't miss out:👉ow.ly/fy1b50RibU2 #InShortEurope
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🕰️It's the last few weeks to see the hugely popular Turn It Up: The power of music at the Science Museum.🕰️
📅Closing: 6th May
🎶A fascinatingly exhibition exploring sound and its ability to inspire, shape and alter our lives.
👉Click here for more info: ow.ly/m4kQ50RcsAK

🕰️It's the last few weeks to see the hugely popular Turn It Up: The power of music at the Science Museum.🕰️ 📅Closing: 6th May 🎶A fascinatingly exhibition exploring sound and its ability to inspire, shape and alter our lives. 👉Click here for more info: ow.ly/m4kQ50RcsAK
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Big news! 🎉 the Design Museum achieves a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first independent museum to earn Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status. A testament to its pivotal role in driving and championing research, shaping the cultural landscape!

Big news! 🎉 @DesignMuseum achieves a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first independent museum to earn Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status. A testament to its pivotal role in driving and championing research, shaping the cultural landscape! #Design #Research
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Have you discovered the two South Kensington locations showcasing the delightful drawings of renowned illustrator Quentin Blake? We first encountered his work in the RoyalParks, and now you can also explore his creations at Cromwell Place's, 'Quentin Blake: The QB Papers'.

Have you discovered the two South Kensington locations showcasing the delightful drawings of renowned illustrator Quentin Blake? We first encountered his work in the RoyalParks, and now you can also explore his creations at Cromwell Place's, 'Quentin Blake: The QB Papers'.
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The V&A's Performance Festival 2024 opens this Friday, (from the 19th - 28th April). The line up of events is looking very exciting and includes performances, tours, lates and screenings (many are free!)
If you haven't yet, check out the events here 👉ow.ly/wp5M50Rg1GX

The V&A's Performance Festival 2024 opens this Friday, (from the 19th - 28th April). The line up of events is looking very exciting and includes performances, tours, lates and screenings (many are free!) If you haven't yet, check out the events here 👉ow.ly/wp5M50Rg1GX
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Our brilliant friends Kensington Mums have a fabulous Easter Family Fun this Sunday in Jubilee Square, Kensington Town Hall 10.30-12.30pm with games, storytelling, crafts, egg-hunting and face painting. Totally egg-citing! 🐣 kensingtonmums.co.uk/kensington-eas…

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Opening today:

British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare has a major solo show – his first in London for over 20 years – on at Serpentine South Gallery. 'Suspended States' is a free exhibition and is on until 1st of September.

Click here for more info: ow.ly/27KJ50RcYqJ

Opening today: British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare has a major solo show – his first in London for over 20 years – on at Serpentine South Gallery. 'Suspended States' is a free exhibition and is on until 1st of September. Click here for more info: ow.ly/27KJ50RcYqJ
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😍Amazing to see Great Exhibition Road Festival featured on Time Out London 'Best Things To Do This Summer':
👉shorturl.at/gyADW
It's looking like a fantastic line-up of events so far. Register now to hear all about these free, exciting events: 👉 shorturl.at/hLNPR

😍Amazing to see @ExRdFestival featured on @TimeOutLondon 'Best Things To Do This Summer': 👉shorturl.at/gyADW It's looking like a fantastic line-up of events so far. Register now to hear all about these free, exciting events: 👉 shorturl.at/hLNPR #ExRdFest
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⏰Closing soon!
If you haven't had the chance to see it, we recommend catching Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River Japan House London before it closes on April 21st.
😍A culturally rich and beautifully curated exhibition: shorturl.at/dHMSU

⏰Closing soon! If you haven't had the chance to see it, we recommend catching Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River @japanhouseldn before it closes on April 21st. 😍A culturally rich and beautifully curated exhibition: shorturl.at/dHMSU
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Congratulations to the Royal College of Art who are celebrating their 10th consecutive year as the world's leading university of art and design. An amazing achievement! 🙌🎉
Read on to discover a few of the many great things they have achieved over the last 10 years!
👉shorturl.at/frDUZ

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