Welcome to the IanVisits alternative guide to London.
Lectures, talks, heritage events, organised walks and other random geeky miscellany.
Displayed in date order by how soon they close.
The official London Hat Week Exhibition celebrates the breadth of talent in our community of hat makers. (Ends on Sat, 6th Aug)
Morley Gallery
Over 400 objects from Tiffany’s archives go on display at the Saatchi Gallery. (Ends on Fri, 19th Aug)
Saatchi Gallery
The vast array of floral designs on show span the centuries dating back to the late 16th Century. (Ends on Sat, 20th Aug)
Fan Museum
An exhibition exploring the Elstree Extension through the Northern Heights that was suspended during World War 2, and never restarted. (Ends on Sat, 20th Aug)
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
Explore five centuries of UK news through broadsheets, blogs and objects from our own collection and examine era-defining stories close-up. (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug)
The British Library
Run without interruption since 1769, the Summer Exhibition showcases art in all forms, from prints, painting, film and photography, to architectural works and sculpture. (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug)
Royal Academy of Arts
An exhibition based around the disputed claims that the Dutch painter Philips Wouwerman was a plagiarist. (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug)
Dulwich Picture Gallery
A display of infographics illustrating 19th-century news themes (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug)
The British Library
Enter into the world of superheroes in this first major exhibition to explore the representation of foundlings, orphans, adoptees, and foster children in comics, graphic novels and sequential art from around the globe. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug)
Foundling Museum
The name Bruce Gilden is synonymous with striking images - his unique and confrontational style has made him a stand-out Icon in the pantheon of legendary American street photographers. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug)
Leica Gallery
Explore the 100-year history of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug)
Victoria and Albert Museum
In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints made from around 1580 until the early years of the 17th century. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug)
The British Museum
Free
Rooted Beings
The exhibition considers what we might learn from plant behaviour, and the impacts of colonial expeditions on the exploitation of natural resources and indigenous knowledges. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug)
Wellcome Collection
Whether you are a fanatical supporter, part-time punter or sporting sceptic, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world's beautiful game. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug)
The Design Museum
This exhibition of art, science, design, music and philosophy invites you to experience different global perspectives on our shared planet, and consider Earth as a community we all belong to. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug)
Barbican Centre
This landmark exhibition will rewrite the history of the revolutionary art movement. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug)
Tate Modern
This exhibition highlights the sporting, economic and wellbeing opportunities generated by the Games, the journey of the Paralympics movement and the remarkable changes to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. (Ends on Wed, 31st Aug)
Lee Valley VeloPark
Pitzhanger’s new exhibition by Rana Begum RA explores the perception of light, colour and form within sculpture, painting and installation. (Ends on Wed, 31st Aug)
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
The exhibition explores women international thinkers and their work at a fundamental moment in the imagining of international relations. (Ends on Fri, 2nd Sep)
LSE Library
A retrospective exploring the often-surprising history of one of the UK’s oldest and most revered applied arts organisations. (Ends on Sat, 3rd Sep)
Fashion and Textile Museum
