South Ken History Tours
Event schedule details
Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June
12.00–13.00, 14.00–15.00; Sunday only: 15.00–16.00
Event location details
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Join the South Ken Culture Quarter to discover some of the secrets behind the brilliant facades of Exhibition Road in London’s famous arts and science district!
The tour will offer you an introduction to ‘Albertopolis’ (a nickname for the institutions in South Kensington, London, conceived by Prince Albert after the Great Exhibition of 1851) and the history that connects some of the world’s greatest museums, educational and cultural organisations.
Tours will run at 12.00–13.00 and 14.00–15.00 on Saturday and 12.00–13.00, 14.00–15.00, and 15.00–16.00 on Sunday.
Visitor information
Tours will depart from the South Ken Culture Quarter Tent, on the south end of Exhibition Road.
This is a drop-in event that is best suited for adults.
To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to book free tickets for popular events.
Event categories
- Adults
- Talks and tours