What's on in London on Sunday 2nd February 2025
Top events happening London
Queer Ecology Nature TourJoin Queer ecologist and entomologist Connor Butler to discover plants that change sex, ferns which have evolved to live in social colonies, and woodlice that no longer have a use for males.
11:00am to 1:00pm£15Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea
Join Queer ecologist and entomologist Connor Butler to discover plants that change sex, ferns which have evolved to live in social colonies, and woodlice that no longer have a use for males.
Ethical Matters: Why Optimism WinsWhat does Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition have in common with the chicken that crossed the road? Or James Baldwin’s campaign for civil rights with the development of AI? Or even Crossrail with George Bush’s ‘mission accomplished’? Optimism, irrational though it …
3:00pm to 4:30pm£10Holborn
What does Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition have in common with the chicken that crossed the road? Or James Baldwin’s campaign for civil rights with the development of AI? Or even Crossrail with George Bush’s ‘mission accomplished’? Optimism, irrational though it …
A Life of Activism: Peter Tatchell in his own wordsFront-line activist Peter Tatchell will provide an inside account of his arrests and detention at Bow Street, including the mass turn-in to defy anti-LGBT+ laws.
6:00pm to 7:30pm£20Bow Street Police Museum, Covent Garden
Front-line activist Peter Tatchell will provide an inside account of his arrests and detention at Bow Street, including the mass turn-in to defy anti-LGBT+ laws.
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Elizabeth Legh: Lover of Musick & All Ingenious Things Discover Elizabeth Legh’s passion for music and in particular Handel’s music. Elizabeth Legh (1694-1734) was the first collector of Handel’s music. From 1715 she spent much of her time at her parents’ London home in Hanover Square, near to Handel’s …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb £12.75Foundling Museum, Clerkenwell
Discover Elizabeth Legh’s passion for music and in particular Handel’s music. Elizabeth Legh (1694-1734) was the first collector of Handel’s music. From 1715 she spent much of her time at her parents’ London home in Hanover Square, near to Handel’s …
The Kola Nut Cannot Be ContainedWhat do you know about the kola nut? This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb FreeWellcome Collection, Camden
What do you know about the kola nut? This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, …
Discover Constable & The Hay WainFind out what lies behind the making of ‘The Hay Wain’ and its iconic status in British art. Through paintings including George Morland’s building storm and the atmospheric light of William Mulready’s farrier shop, we look at how Constable’s contemporaries …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb FreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Find out what lies behind the making of ‘The Hay Wain’ and its iconic status in British art. Through paintings including George Morland’s building storm and the atmospheric light of William Mulready’s farrier shop, we look at how Constable’s contemporaries …
Lost Victorian CityThis exhibition takes a look at the collections held at London Metropolitan Archives which provide a window into a Victorian London that has since gone from view. From photographs and records of buildings such as the Oxford Arms in Warwick …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 5th Feb FreeThe London Archives, Clerkenwell
This exhibition takes a look at the collections held at London Metropolitan Archives which provide a window into a Victorian London that has since gone from view. From photographs and records of buildings such as the Oxford Arms in Warwick …
Music in Frames by Marija BuljetaMarija Buljeta has been a photographer for 17 years specialising in portraits, fashion, live music and bands’ promo photography. Although her primary focus and inspiration in the beginning was portraiture, she felt that she had to explore other avenues. As …
Exhibition ends on Friday 7th Feb FreeKennington
Marija Buljeta has been a photographer for 17 years specialising in portraits, fashion, live music and bands’ promo photography. Although her primary focus and inspiration in the beginning was portraiture, she felt that she had to explore other avenues. As …
Hew Locke what have we here?
What have we here? Join renowned Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke as he turns his lens on the British Museum collection in a collaborative exhibition exploring histories of British imperial power. In this groundbreaking new show, Locke (born 1959) explores, questions …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 9th Feb £16British Museum, Russell Square
What have we here? Join renowned Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke as he turns his lens on the British Museum collection in a collaborative exhibition exploring histories of British imperial power. In this groundbreaking new show, Locke (born 1959) explores, questions …
Barry Humphries: The Personal CollectionChristie’s will present a rare window in to the erudite collection of Barry Humphries (1934–2023) in a live auction and exhibition. The full pre-sale exhibition will be on public view from 7th February to 12th February. The world renowned Australian …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 12th Feb FreeChristie's, St James
Christie’s will present a rare window in to the erudite collection of Barry Humphries (1934–2023) in a live auction and exhibition. The full pre-sale exhibition will be on public view from 7th February to 12th February. The world renowned Australian …
Turner Prize 2024See the work of four leading British artists in one exhibition Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas are the four artists shortlisted for the 2024 Turner Prize. They will showcase their eclectic work at Tate Britain …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 16th Feb £14Tate Britain, Pimlico
See the work of four leading British artists in one exhibition Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas are the four artists shortlisted for the 2024 Turner Prize. They will showcase their eclectic work at Tate Britain …
Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s food replica culture
Take a mouth-watering journey through the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan. Offering a rare opportunity outside Japan to see these skilfully-created models up close, this vibrant …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 16th Feb FreeJapan House London, Kensington
Take a mouth-watering journey through the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of shokuhin sanpuru – the unexpectedly realistic food replicas displayed in front of restaurants across Japan. Offering a rare opportunity outside Japan to see these skilfully-created models up close, this vibrant …
Adventures In The ElectroverseThe exhibition is located in the Bertrand Russell Room on the ground floor, with its own entrance on Theobald’s Road – NOT the usual Red Lion Square entrance. — Experience Adventures in the Electroverse, a fully immersive art and 3D …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 20th Feb FreeHolborn
The exhibition is located in the Bertrand Russell Room on the ground floor, with its own entrance on Theobald’s Road – NOT the usual Red Lion Square entrance. — Experience Adventures in the Electroverse, a fully immersive art and 3D …