What's on in London on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Top events happening London
Afghanistan: Breathing Life into Heritage in a Fragile StateFrom the deliberate demolition of World Heritage Sites to the looting and neglect of historic buildings, ancient artefacts and archaeological landscapes, Afghanistan’s recent history is characterised by stories of cultural loss and destruction.
2:00pm to 3:30pmFreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
From the deliberate demolition of World Heritage Sites to the looting and neglect of historic buildings, ancient artefacts and archaeological landscapes, Afghanistan’s recent history is characterised by stories of cultural loss and destruction.
The Conversation: Roman KrznaricThe Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Starts at 6:30pm£18.95Trafalgar Square
The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Colouring the Medieval WorldJoin Patricia Lovett to shine a spotlight on the skilled scribes responsible for the scripts which still resonate today.
7:00pm to 8:30pm£16British Library, Camden
Join Patricia Lovett to shine a spotlight on the skilled scribes responsible for the scripts which still resonate today.
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Still Life: Depicting Nature from Woodcuts to X-RaysFrom the carved woodblocks of the early modern period to the new technique of X-Rays in the twentieth century, the exhibition Still Life reveals how different methods of representing nature have furthered our understanding and knowledge of the natural world. …
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb FreePicadilly
From the carved woodblocks of the early modern period to the new technique of X-Rays in the twentieth century, the exhibition Still Life reveals how different methods of representing nature have furthered our understanding and knowledge of the natural world. …
Jummah Aesthetics: British Muslim men and their sartorial choicesThe exhibition, consisting of 25 images, is an insightful exploration of the diverse clothing British Muslim men wear during Friday prayers, known as Jummah.
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb Free
The exhibition, consisting of 25 images, is an insightful exploration of the diverse clothing British Muslim men wear during Friday prayers, known as Jummah.
‘Luminous’ by Luxmuralis
Transforming the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, 'Luminous' offers a fusion of art, sound, and architecture.
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb £17.50St Paul's Cathedral, City of London
Transforming the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, 'Luminous' offers a fusion of art, sound, and architecture.
Open Furniture Month 2025: Treasures UnlockedSix ornate items of furniture will have their secret compartments and lavish interiors opened to be seen for one month.
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb FreeWallace Collection, Marylebone High St
Six ornate items of furniture will have their secret compartments and lavish interiors opened to be seen for one month.
A Dash of Lavender: celebrating diversity in people and plantsIn celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Chelsea Physic Garden honours diversity in both people and nature. This year, we’re excited to present an exciting line-up of events, including a unique trail that delves into the intriguing connections between LGBTQ+ themes and our living plant collection.
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb £10Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Chelsea Physic Garden honours diversity in both people and nature. This year, we’re excited to present an exciting line-up of events, including a unique trail that delves into the intriguing connections between LGBTQ+ themes and our living plant collection.
Lost Gardens of LondonDid you know that Southwark once had a zoo? That for a short spell Britain’s first ecological park was built within a stone’s throw of Tower Bridge? Or that one of the capital’s most celebrated botanical gardens now lies beneath …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar £15Southwark
Did you know that Southwark once had a zoo? That for a short spell Britain’s first ecological park was built within a stone’s throw of Tower Bridge? Or that one of the capital’s most celebrated botanical gardens now lies beneath …
Keeping Time: Clocks by BoulleFor the first time, the Wallace Collection is bringing together clocks by André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732), the most famous cabinetmaker to have worked for the court of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Five exceptional timepieces will tell the story of how …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar FreeWallace Collection, Marylebone High St
For the first time, the Wallace Collection is bringing together clocks by André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732), the most famous cabinetmaker to have worked for the court of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Five exceptional timepieces will tell the story of how …
Medieval Women: In Their Own WordsEncounter the women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences, in an exhibition like no other. Discover the rich and complex lives of women in the Middle Ages, with over 140 extraordinary items that reveal their artistry, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar £17British Library, Camden
Encounter the women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences, in an exhibition like no other. Discover the rich and complex lives of women in the Middle Ages, with over 140 extraordinary items that reveal their artistry, …
Orchids festivalAnnual orchids festival of flowers in Kew Gardens - entry is for the entire garden estate.
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar £24.50Kew Gardens, Richmond
Annual orchids festival of flowers in Kew Gardens - entry is for the entire garden estate.
Collect 2025Presented by the Crafts Council, Collect is the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design. The fair showcases the best work created by living artists in the world today.
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar £29Somerset House, Strand
Presented by the Crafts Council, Collect is the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design. The fair showcases the best work created by living artists in the world today.