Free arts and culture for
13-19 year-olds in Westminster
This is Culture Shox, a unique opportunity to visit FREE arts, culture and science venues and events for 13 – 19 year-olds in Westminster. All the venues and events in these listings are completely FREE to under 16s, and most are also free to over 16s. Music, art, science, theatre, photography, film, history, literature, media and dance - there’s something for everyone here.
Culture Shox is a Westminster City Council initiative.
Choose an art form from the list below:
Science and Engineering
- Free Chopstick lessons
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The Royal China Club on Baker Street will be hosting free chopstick lessons. The restaurant welcomes people of all ages to visit and learn the art of using chopsticks.
The hour long lesson will include a variety of activities using chopsticks, and visitors will be given complimentary treats and dim sum to practice with and to nibble on. A competition at the end of the lesson will test the children’s newfound skills, and a prize will be given to the winner. Children will be able to keep their chopsticks as a souvenir to take home.- Web:http://www2.royalchinagroup.biz/
- Address:
Royal China Club, 40-41 Baker Street, London
- By Tube: Baker street
- By Bus: 2, 13, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 190, 274, 453
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- Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
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The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition is a free event open to all who want to discover more about the latest cutting-edge science from the UK, from the scientists behind it.
The exhibition will be held at the Royal Society from Tuesday 30 June - Saturday 4 July 2009.
- Web:http://www.summerscience.org.uk
- Address:
The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London
- By Tube: Charing Cross, Piccadilly, Leicester Square
- By Bus: 24, 29, 88
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- Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library
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Visit the best gardening library in the world, or go online and browse the Virtual Bookcase and Picture Library
- Web:http://www.rhs.org.uk/learning/library
- Address: 80 Vincent Square, London
- By Tube: Victoria, St James’s Park
- By Bus: 11, 24, 148, 211
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- Wellcome Collection
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Discover a unique mix of library, galleries, events and meeting places, exploring medicine, life and art through the ages and across cultures
- Web:http://www.wellcomecollection.org
- Address: 183 Euston Road, London
- By Tube: Warren St, Euston, King’s Cross
- By Bus: 10, 18, 24, 2, 29, 30, 59, 68, 73, 88, 91, 134, 168, 205, 253, 390
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- Science Museum
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Visit the museum that’s bringing science to life, and life to science through historic collections, inspirational exhibitions, and brilliant Online Stuff including games, science news and the latest information on current scientific discoveries
- Web:http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
- Address: Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London
- By Tube: South Kensington
- By Bus: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, C1
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- Natural History Museum
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Discover and enjoy the natural world: explore world-class collections and fantastic exhibitions, or visit the website for cutting-edge research in Nature Online
- Web:http://www.nhm.ac.uk
- Address: Cromwell Road, London
- By Tube: South Kensington
- By Bus: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, C1
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- London Transport Museum
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Drive a train simulator at the museum or play the Future Generator online
- Web:http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk
- Address: Covent Garden Piazza, London
- By Tube: Covent Garden, Leicester Sq
- By Bus: 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 139
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