What's on in London on Thursday 24th October 2024
Top events happening London
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Lester Hillman explores a watery network that transformed transport and the late eighteenth century world of Johnson. Today a mile up from Gough Square it is to be found, still vibrant and operational. Are there links to Johnson in place …
12:30pm to 1:30pmFreeDr Johnson's House, Holborn
Lester Hillman explores a watery network that transformed transport and the late eighteenth century world of Johnson. Today a mile up from Gough Square it is to be found, still vibrant and operational. Are there links to Johnson in place …
Francis Bacon and post-war London through a queer lensJoin Gregory Salter as he discusses how we might look at Francis Bacon’s art from the 1950s and 1960s through a queer lens. Many of Bacon’s paintings depict lone or coupled male figures, situated in bedrooms, bars, and other spaces …
1:00pm to 2:00pm£10National Portrait Gallery, Soho
Join Gregory Salter as he discusses how we might look at Francis Bacon’s art from the 1950s and 1960s through a queer lens. Many of Bacon’s paintings depict lone or coupled male figures, situated in bedrooms, bars, and other spaces …
A seat at the tableA workshop exploring stories and rituals related to food and recipes. For this workshop you’ll be invited to slow down and engage all your senses. We’ll have spices for you to touch and smell, and images of things from our …
2:00pm to 3:30pmFreeCamden
A workshop exploring stories and rituals related to food and recipes. For this workshop you’ll be invited to slow down and engage all your senses. We’ll have spices for you to touch and smell, and images of things from our …
Housewarming: A Room Upstairs in 1956Join the Museum of the Home for their next Late celebrating the objects, personal stories and histories found throughout our new Rooms Through Time galleries. Entry to the late is free, with some paid elements. Every month, expect late-night access …
6:00pm to 9:00pmFreeThe Museum of the Home, Bethnal Green
Join the Museum of the Home for their next Late celebrating the objects, personal stories and histories found throughout our new Rooms Through Time galleries. Entry to the late is free, with some paid elements. Every month, expect late-night access …
The Hand that Wields the Knife: A history of dissecting the human body (Museum Late)Explore the world of human dissection with a talk from Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving, followed by an opportunity to explore the museum after-dark. Grab a drink at the bar, get involved in themed activities, and get ready to take …
6:00pm to 8:30pm£25Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, Southwark
Explore the world of human dissection with a talk from Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving, followed by an opportunity to explore the museum after-dark. Grab a drink at the bar, get involved in themed activities, and get ready to take …
The shortest history of migrationDrawing on his new book The Shortest History of Migration, Ian Goldin will show how, from the ancient peopling of the planet to the present, migrants have been at the heart of advances in society. Identifying both the economic contributions as …
6:30pm to 8:00pmFreeLSE Library, Holborn
Drawing on his new book The Shortest History of Migration, Ian Goldin will show how, from the ancient peopling of the planet to the present, migrants have been at the heart of advances in society. Identifying both the economic contributions as …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Edward Compton - The Wild Pomp of Alpine Majesty‘Probably no one prior to ET Compton had ever combined hard climbing with such talented work as an Alpine artist.’ – Peter Mallalieu, Artists of the Alpine Club Edward Theodore Compton combined a celebrated career as an alpine artist with …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 24th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeShoreditch
‘Probably no one prior to ET Compton had ever combined hard climbing with such talented work as an Alpine artist.’ – Peter Mallalieu, Artists of the Alpine Club Edward Theodore Compton combined a celebrated career as an alpine artist with …
Hockney and Piero: A Longer LookTwo masterpieces by David Hockney that feature reproductions of Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ are displayed alongside the original Renaissance painting. This focused exhibition will explore the figurative painter David Hockney’s lifelong association with the National Gallery and …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 27th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Two masterpieces by David Hockney that feature reproductions of Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ are displayed alongside the original Renaissance painting. This focused exhibition will explore the figurative painter David Hockney’s lifelong association with the National Gallery and …
Through a Bauhaus Lens: Edith Tudor-Hart and IsokonAn exhibition of previously unseen 1933-4 photographs by the Viennese, Bauhaus-trained photographer Edith Tudor-Hart – on display to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Isokon Flats. The recently discovered prints document the historic construction and opening of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 27th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeIsokon Gallery, Hampstead
An exhibition of previously unseen 1933-4 photographs by the Viennese, Bauhaus-trained photographer Edith Tudor-Hart – on display to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Isokon Flats. The recently discovered prints document the historic construction and opening of …
A World of Care: Turner and the EnvironmentThis summer, Turner’s House, thanks to a generous loan of works from Tate, asserts J.M.W. Turner was the first major British artist to engage with man’s effect on the natural world. The exhibition reveals how Turner grappled with the effects …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 27th Oct 2024 Closing Soon£11Turners House, Twickenham
This summer, Turner’s House, thanks to a generous loan of works from Tate, asserts J.M.W. Turner was the first major British artist to engage with man’s effect on the natural world. The exhibition reveals how Turner grappled with the effects …
Chihuly at Chelsea BarracksChelsea Barracks presents the inaugural edition of public art initiative ‘Modern Masters’, a free outdoor programme of contemporary art showcasing a selection of works by renowned American artist Dale Chihuly. Placed throughout Chelsea Barracks in Belgravia, the first exhibition welcomes …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 30th Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeSloane Square
Chelsea Barracks presents the inaugural edition of public art initiative ‘Modern Masters’, a free outdoor programme of contemporary art showcasing a selection of works by renowned American artist Dale Chihuly. Placed throughout Chelsea Barracks in Belgravia, the first exhibition welcomes …
Into the Sublime: The Eidophusikon Reimagined‘Into the Sublime: the Eidophusikon Reimagined’ is Dr Gillian McIver’s reconstruction and reimagining of the iconic Eidophusikon, a milestone in theatre history. It was created by the eighteenth-century French painter Philip James de Loutherbourg RA, who served as a stage …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 30th Oct 2024 Closing Soon£3Bloomsbury
‘Into the Sublime: the Eidophusikon Reimagined’ is Dr Gillian McIver’s reconstruction and reimagining of the iconic Eidophusikon, a milestone in theatre history. It was created by the eighteenth-century French painter Philip James de Loutherbourg RA, who served as a stage …
Magna Carta and King JohnFor the first time, the City of London’s 1297 copy of Magna Carta is on public display at The London Archives. Magna Carta is one of the most famous documents in English history, and the granting of a charter by …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 31st Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeThe London Archives, Clerkenwell
For the first time, the City of London’s 1297 copy of Magna Carta is on public display at The London Archives. Magna Carta is one of the most famous documents in English history, and the granting of a charter by …
Chronologies: A Visual History of Brand EvolutionThis exhibition shows the decade-to-decade evolution of today’s most iconic brands, including Cadbury’s Milk Tray, Bisto, HP Sauce, Ovaltine and many more. Previously a very popular display at the museum’s previous location in Colville Mews, the Brand Histories are back …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 31st Oct 2024 Closing Soon£10Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill
This exhibition shows the decade-to-decade evolution of today’s most iconic brands, including Cadbury’s Milk Tray, Bisto, HP Sauce, Ovaltine and many more. Previously a very popular display at the museum’s previous location in Colville Mews, the Brand Histories are back …
Godzilla Conquers Japan House LondonGodzilla is invading Japan House London this autumn! A two-metre tall statute of the iconic monster is on display in the Shop, as part of our event series celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1954 film Godzilla. Originally created as …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 31st Oct 2024 Closing SoonFreeJapan House London, Kensington
Godzilla is invading Japan House London this autumn! A two-metre tall statute of the iconic monster is on display in the Shop, as part of our event series celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1954 film Godzilla. Originally created as …
Vintage cars and memorabilia on displayA range of vintage car collectibles and some cars themselves will be on display at Bonhams auction house before being sold at auction. Auction viewings are officially for potential buyers, but they’re open to everyone, so it’s a free exhibition …
Exhibition ends on Friday 1st Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
A range of vintage car collectibles and some cars themselves will be on display at Bonhams auction house before being sold at auction. Auction viewings are officially for potential buyers, but they’re open to everyone, so it’s a free exhibition …