The What, Where, When: 8 March
WHAT: Ansel Adams: Photography from the Mountains Renowned for his spectacular mountainous landscapes, this exhibition celebrates Adams’ work with a particular focus on water: oceans, waterfalls and waves. The images will leave you mesmerised by the natural beauty of the world. www.rmg.co.uk/visit/events/ansel-adams, 0208 858 4422
WHERE: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
WHEN: Until 8 April
WHAT: La Boheme The heartfelt tale of Rofolfo, a penniless poet falls in love Mimi a seamstress who find their happiness threatened upon learning of Mimi’s illness. La Boheme has captivated audiences worldwide and since its first performance in Covent Garden in 1897, over 500 performances have since taken place. www.roh.org.uk/productions/la-boheme-by-john-copley, 0207 240 1200
WHERE: Royal Opera House, Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD
WHEN: 9 - 12 March
WHAT: Poster Art 150 – London Underground’s Greatest Designs The first commissioned graphic poster designed for the London Underground in 1908 and this exhibition commemorates 150th anniversary of the world’s first underground railway. www.ltmuseum.co.uk, 0207 379 6344
WHERE: London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Ice Age Art: Arrival Of The Modern Mind An exhibition that presents a range of masterpieces spanning Ice Age sculpture, ceramics, personal ornaments and drawings. Lovers of archaeology and art are invited to a unique opportunity to view a range of objects that were created over 20,000 years ago. www.britishmuseum.org, 0207 323 8299
WHERE: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG
WHEN: Until 26 May
WHAT: Painted Pomp: Art and Fashion in the Age of Shakespeare View rare survivals of dress, replica outfits from Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, live interpretations alongside nine sumptuous full-length portraits by William Larkin that date from 1613-18. The exhibition reveals the time of when both women and men would dress to impress, with the men tending to opt for more extravagant clothing than their wives. www.holbourne.org, 01225 388569
WHERE: Holbourne Museum, Great Pultney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
WHEN: Until 6 May
WHAT: Michael Caine Photography Exhibition Trace Sir Michael Caine’s life through a series of photographs by Terry O’Neill and David Bailey and audio footage from iconic films including, Alfie, The Italian Job and Get Carter. The exhibition covers his time of being a Cockney rebel to becoming a Hollywood legend. www.museumoflondon.org.uk, 0207 001 9844
WHERE: Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN
WHEN: From 8 March – 14 July, daily 10-6pm
WHAT: Alien Revolution The exhibition explores whether aliens exist and if so, would they be friendly or hostile and have they already visited Earth. Held in the Observatory’s Astronomy Centre, the history of our relationship with extraterrestrial is life looked at closer through science and culture. www.rmg.co.uk, 0208 8584422
WHERE: Astronomy Centre, Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
WHEN: Until August
WHAT: The Chelsea Antiques Fair Searching for that perfect vase or painting for your house? Perhaps you relish finding antiques that have a history or you’re an interior designer sourcing new pieces... If so, then make your way to this delightful fair with 37 exhibitors at the Chelsea Town Hall. From paintings, furniture, ceramics, glass and jewellery – there is something for all antique fans. www.penman-fairs.co.uk, 01825 744074
WHERE: Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE
WHEN: 13 – 17 March, Wednesday 2-8pm, Thurs-Sat 11-6pm, Sunday 11-5pm
WHAT: Floriculture – Flowers, Love and Money If you adore flowers then head to the Garden Museum and discover why cut flowers inspire painters, the art of floristry and their inherent symbolism in rites of passage, such as marriage, funerals and memory. www.gardenmuseum.org.uk, 0207 401 8865
WHERE: Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7LB
WHEN: Until 28 April
WHAT: The Audience Ever wondered what kind of conversation has taken place in the exclusively private meetings between the Queen and Prime Ministers over the years, from Churchill to Cameron? Director Peter Morgan has considered this too and brought such events to life on stage. In this fantasy world, Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II and with her we go on a witty and entertaining journey from the Queen as a young mother and right up to the present day with each of her Prime Ministers. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk, 0844 482 5130
WHERE: Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR
WHEN: 8 March – 15 June
WHERE: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
WHEN: Until 8 April
WHAT: La Boheme The heartfelt tale of Rofolfo, a penniless poet falls in love Mimi a seamstress who find their happiness threatened upon learning of Mimi’s illness. La Boheme has captivated audiences worldwide and since its first performance in Covent Garden in 1897, over 500 performances have since taken place. www.roh.org.uk/productions/la-boheme-by-john-copley, 0207 240 1200
WHERE: Royal Opera House, Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD
WHEN: 9 - 12 March
WHAT: Poster Art 150 – London Underground’s Greatest Designs The first commissioned graphic poster designed for the London Underground in 1908 and this exhibition commemorates 150th anniversary of the world’s first underground railway. www.ltmuseum.co.uk, 0207 379 6344
WHERE: London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Ice Age Art: Arrival Of The Modern Mind An exhibition that presents a range of masterpieces spanning Ice Age sculpture, ceramics, personal ornaments and drawings. Lovers of archaeology and art are invited to a unique opportunity to view a range of objects that were created over 20,000 years ago. www.britishmuseum.org, 0207 323 8299
WHERE: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG
WHEN: Until 26 May
WHAT: Painted Pomp: Art and Fashion in the Age of Shakespeare View rare survivals of dress, replica outfits from Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, live interpretations alongside nine sumptuous full-length portraits by William Larkin that date from 1613-18. The exhibition reveals the time of when both women and men would dress to impress, with the men tending to opt for more extravagant clothing than their wives. www.holbourne.org, 01225 388569
WHERE: Holbourne Museum, Great Pultney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
WHEN: Until 6 May
WHAT: Michael Caine Photography Exhibition Trace Sir Michael Caine’s life through a series of photographs by Terry O’Neill and David Bailey and audio footage from iconic films including, Alfie, The Italian Job and Get Carter. The exhibition covers his time of being a Cockney rebel to becoming a Hollywood legend. www.museumoflondon.org.uk, 0207 001 9844
WHERE: Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN
WHEN: From 8 March – 14 July, daily 10-6pm
WHAT: Alien Revolution The exhibition explores whether aliens exist and if so, would they be friendly or hostile and have they already visited Earth. Held in the Observatory’s Astronomy Centre, the history of our relationship with extraterrestrial is life looked at closer through science and culture. www.rmg.co.uk, 0208 8584422
WHERE: Astronomy Centre, Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
WHEN: Until August
WHAT: The Chelsea Antiques Fair Searching for that perfect vase or painting for your house? Perhaps you relish finding antiques that have a history or you’re an interior designer sourcing new pieces... If so, then make your way to this delightful fair with 37 exhibitors at the Chelsea Town Hall. From paintings, furniture, ceramics, glass and jewellery – there is something for all antique fans. www.penman-fairs.co.uk, 01825 744074
WHERE: Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE
WHEN: 13 – 17 March, Wednesday 2-8pm, Thurs-Sat 11-6pm, Sunday 11-5pm
WHAT: Floriculture – Flowers, Love and Money If you adore flowers then head to the Garden Museum and discover why cut flowers inspire painters, the art of floristry and their inherent symbolism in rites of passage, such as marriage, funerals and memory. www.gardenmuseum.org.uk, 0207 401 8865
WHERE: Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7LB
WHEN: Until 28 April
WHAT: The Audience Ever wondered what kind of conversation has taken place in the exclusively private meetings between the Queen and Prime Ministers over the years, from Churchill to Cameron? Director Peter Morgan has considered this too and brought such events to life on stage. In this fantasy world, Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II and with her we go on a witty and entertaining journey from the Queen as a young mother and right up to the present day with each of her Prime Ministers. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk, 0844 482 5130
WHERE: Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR
WHEN: 8 March – 15 June