Adventure, mystery and music await you this summer!

www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

There’s lots to discover at the Bank of England Museum. Learn about the history of banknotes and what the Bank of England does today. Pick up a real gold bar or try your hand at cracking a safe.

The Design Museum

Kensington High Street W8 6AG www.designmuseum.org

Until 30 July

Ai Weiwei: Making Sense

See celebrated artist Ai Weiwei’s recreation of Claude Monet’s Water Lilies - made entirely in Lego! Spanning the entire length of one of the gallery walls, the work is made from nearly 250,000 studs of Lego bricks, in 22 colours.

The Postal Museum

Phoenix Place WC1X 0DA www.postalmuseum.org

Ride through hidden tunnels and discover stories of Britain’s postal heritage through incredible objects, exciting stories and fun-filled interactive displays. A Postal Play Space has sackloads of indoor play fun for under 8s.

The Foundling Museum

Brunswick Square WC1N 1AZ www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk

Until 27 August

Finding Family

Explore new perspectives on what

Across the borough there will be an abundance of outdoor family shows, spectacular dance, circus and even opera performances, as well as theatre pop-ups and immersive experiences to enjoy every weekend through July and August! So, whether it’s outdoor circus shows the kids want, or an afternoon of drama and intrigue for the adults, Kensington and Chelsea Festival will bring new ideas to life that excite and wow all the family.

Much of the programme is non-language based, free to enter or Pay What You Want, with a mix of indoor and outdoor events.

Spanning the summer months from Saturday 1 July to Wednesday 31 August, sign up to their newsletter now to be the first to know about what’s coming up at the festival this year: https://www.kcfestival.co.uk/newsletter

Take a look at the festival website for what’s coming up this summer: https://www.kcfestival.co.uk/ family is and can be.This original, insightful exhibition showcases the ongoing power of art to challenge and question the world around us.

Museum of London Docklands

West India Quay E14 4AL www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands

Shop like a Victorian

Take a stroll through history in an atmospheric recreated Victorian street. Check out the wares at the toy shop or see where gentlemen might have had their beards shaved in a real Victorian barbershop.

Museum of the Home

Kingsland Road E2 8EA www.museumofthehome.org.uk

Family Time: Making Memories

School holidays offer an assortment of family activities, from performance and hands-on workshops, to fun in the gardens.

Horniman Museum

London Road SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk

Until 29 October

Brick Dinos

Some of the largest beasts to ever walk the earth have been recreated in miniature form by artist Warren Elsmore and his team. The exhibition also features rarely seen specimens from the Horniman’s stores, and a range of hands-on activities for children to enjoy including build your own dinosaur and digging for fossils.

National Maritime Museum

Romney Road, Greenwich SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk

22 July - 3 September

Summer of Play

Explore oceans and seas and discover the magic of water during a series of workshops and family activities.

Until 24 September

The Tempest and The Thames

Discover the connections between Shakespeare, the sea and Britain's maritime history. This special exhibition includes an edition of the first printed edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio, on loan from Dulwich College.

Cutty Sark

King William Walk SE10 9HT www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark

Various dates

Rig Climb Experience

Climb the famous masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London like no other. Visitors can traverse one of the ship’s lower yardarms before reaching the top platform, taking in the view from the rigging of a true London icon.

Ages 12+.

Weekends and school holidays

Cutty Sark Characters

Costumed guides bring to life on-board stories, from the perspective of the most senior captains to the vital supporting workers. Ages 3+.

Royal Observatory Greenwich Blackheath Avenue SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

Various dates

The Sky Tonight

A live show taking visitors on a tour of what can be seen in the night sky. See the stars, constellations, planets and moons, including a fly-out to the edge of the visible universe. Ages 7+.

Various

Ted’s Space Adventure

Explore the solar system with a bear named Ted, learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. Ages 3-7.

Art Galleries

Wallace Collection

Hertford House, Manchester Square W1U 3BN www.wallacecollection.org

Until 15 October

Portraits of Dogs

Bringing together over 50 works of art, Portraits of Dogs shows dogs in all their different shapes and sizes, celebrating mankind’s most faithful and fearless friend.

Tate Britain

Millbank SW1P 4RG www.tate.org.uk

Until 24 September