What's on in London on Saturday 24th February 2024
Top events happening London
Saturday opening of Megalosaurus MonthAn exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a non-avian dinosaur, the Megalosaurus — will be open on one Saturday. Standing at over two metres tall and approximately seven metres long, the replica is a …
10:00am to 4:30pmFreeThe Geological Society, Picadilly
An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a non-avian dinosaur, the Megalosaurus — will be open on one Saturday. Standing at over two metres tall and approximately seven metres long, the replica is a …
Dockhead Fire Station open dayThe London Fire Brigade will be there to offer safety advice, talk about their work and show you around. There will a fire engine on display for everyone to have a good look at, and may be even get in. …
12:00pm to 3:00pmFreeSouthwark
The London Fire Brigade will be there to offer safety advice, talk about their work and show you around. There will a fire engine on display for everyone to have a good look at, and may be even get in. …
Past and presence: the histories and legacies of London's Black lesbian community
Meditating on The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure and the artwork on display which explores one of the three central themes – ‘Kinship and Connection’ – this event will bring together historian and journalist, Paula Akpan, …
7:00pm to 8:00pm£15National Portrait Gallery, Soho
Meditating on The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure and the artwork on display which explores one of the three central themes – ‘Kinship and Connection’ – this event will bring together historian and journalist, Paula Akpan, …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Philip GustonOne of the 20th century’s most captivating painters responds to a world in turmoil For over 50 years, artist Philip Guston restlessly made paintings and drawings that captured the anxious and turbulent world he was witnessing. Born in Canada to …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing Soon£20Tate Modern, Southwark
One of the 20th century’s most captivating painters responds to a world in turmoil For over 50 years, artist Philip Guston restlessly made paintings and drawings that captured the anxious and turbulent world he was witnessing. Born in Canada to …
Fantasy: Realms of ImaginationSet out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. Let this exhibition cast its spell as you explore the beautiful, uncanny and sometimes monstrous makings of fantasy. From epic visions to intricately envisaged details, we celebrate some …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing Soon£16British Library, Camden
Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. Let this exhibition cast its spell as you explore the beautiful, uncanny and sometimes monstrous makings of fantasy. From epic visions to intricately envisaged details, we celebrate some …
Frank Walter: Artist, Gardener, RadicalThis exhibition will present the landscape and nature paintings and sculptures of Francis Archibald Wentworth Walter (1926-2009), known as Frank Walter. One of the most significant Caribbean visual artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Artist, Gardener, Radical will delve …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing Soon£14The Garden Museum, Southwark
This exhibition will present the landscape and nature paintings and sculptures of Francis Archibald Wentworth Walter (1926-2009), known as Frank Walter. One of the most significant Caribbean visual artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Artist, Gardener, Radical will delve …
Sara ShammaDulwich Picture Gallery presents a new body of work by the renowned artist Sara Shamma. For this display, Shamma responds to the Gallery’s historic collection with a focus on paintings of women. Shamma’s new works channel the spirits of these …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing Soon£16.50Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich
Dulwich Picture Gallery presents a new body of work by the renowned artist Sara Shamma. For this display, Shamma responds to the Gallery’s historic collection with a focus on paintings of women. Shamma’s new works channel the spirits of these …
UVA: SynchronicityLondon-based collective United Visual Artists largest show to date will feature a number of newly commissioned works and collaborations that explore the elements that structure our perception of reality and challenge the human instinct of finding order and meaning in …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing Soon£20180 Studios, Strand
London-based collective United Visual Artists largest show to date will feature a number of newly commissioned works and collaborations that explore the elements that structure our perception of reality and challenge the human instinct of finding order and meaning in …
Light Festival 2024Battersea Power Station’s annual Light Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever before to illuminate the winter evenings. The free-to-attend event will feature seven spectacular pieces of artwork from British and international artists. Shining bright and with more interactive …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing SoonFreeBattersea
Battersea Power Station’s annual Light Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever before to illuminate the winter evenings. The free-to-attend event will feature seven spectacular pieces of artwork from British and international artists. Shining bright and with more interactive …
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize returns to the Gallery in St Martin’s Place after three years. This Prize is one of the most important and anticipated photography competitions in the world and a showcase for both celebrated professionals and …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing Soon£9.50National Portrait Gallery, Soho
The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize returns to the Gallery in St Martin’s Place after three years. This Prize is one of the most important and anticipated photography competitions in the world and a showcase for both celebrated professionals and …
Malorie Blackman: The Power of StoriesTake an inspirational journey through the career of one of the nation’s most important authors, Malorie Blackman, in this free exhibition at the British Library. From trials to triumphs, explore Malorie’s impact on the world of children’s literature. Discover how …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Closing SoonFreeCamden
Take an inspirational journey through the career of one of the nation’s most important authors, Malorie Blackman, in this free exhibition at the British Library. From trials to triumphs, explore Malorie’s impact on the world of children’s literature. Discover how …
See a life-sized MegalosaurusDuring February 2024 the Geological Society will be hosting an unusual visitor in the Upper Library at Burlington House. 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a non-avian dinosaur by William Buckland (1784-1856), Professor of Geology …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 Closing SoonFreeThe Geological Society, Picadilly
During February 2024 the Geological Society will be hosting an unusual visitor in the Upper Library at Burlington House. 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a non-avian dinosaur by William Buckland (1784-1856), Professor of Geology …
Evolution of the Isle of DogsExplore the transformation of the Isle of Dogs, its development, its forgotten places and historic buildings, see how people lived in the past. The exhibition of Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archive images rediscovers everyday life, celebrations, street images …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 Closing SoonFreePoplar
Explore the transformation of the Isle of Dogs, its development, its forgotten places and historic buildings, see how people lived in the past. The exhibition of Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archive images rediscovers everyday life, celebrations, street images …