Dana Centre
ADDRESS
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5HD
TELEPHONE
020 7942 4040
OPENING TIMES
Cafe - Mon & Fri 10am-5pm, Tue to Thu 10am-7pm, until 9pm on event eves
PRICES
FREE
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There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one we've heard of whose sole purpose is to get adults involved in scientific debate. On a number of evenings each week the doors of the Dana Centre open for a wide range of events designed to spark your interest in science, technology and culture. These take diverse forms, from more traditional talks and fiery debates, to less conventional events such as stand-up comedy, multimedia experiences and interactive experiments. Most of the events are free but it's a good idea to phone ahead and reserve tickets. In addition to the 150-seat auditorium there's a pleasant little cafe-bar which makes a great spot for a cheap bite to eat, or to discuss what you've seen over a coffee or a beer. Sometimes you wish you were back at school learning new things every day and discussing them. Well, the Dana Centre gives grown-ups a chance to do just that. Intelligent, inspiring debate in entertaining form.Dana Centre images
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Opening and closing times for Dana Centre
Monday:
10.00
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18.00
Tuesday:
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18.00
Wednesday:
10.00
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Thursday:
10.00
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Friday:
10.00
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Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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68-86 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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68-86 Cromwell Road, SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London > Education > Evening Classes
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 2.8 miles from Dana Centre
Evening classes in dozens of European and African languages. SOAS is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. ...More
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Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 2.8 miles from Dana Centre
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London > Education > Evening Classes
42 Queen Square, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 miles from Dana Centre
Wide selection of courses, but particularly emphasises new age, self-empowerment and humanities subjects....More
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42 Queen Square, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 miles from Dana Centre
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The London School of Painting and Drawing
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, London, Kensington, London W8 | 13 minutes from Dana Centre
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
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23 Kensington Square, London, Kensington, London W8 | 13 minutes from Dana Centre
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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15-25 Howie Street, London, SW11 | 31 minutes from Dana Centre
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15-25 Howie Street, London, SW11 | 31 minutes from Dana Centre
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London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 37 minutes from Dana Centre
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155 Talgarth Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 37 minutes from Dana Centre
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Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 at 6pm & Sunday 27th May 2012 at 10.45pm
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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Science Museum IMAX
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Dana Centre
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Royal College of Music
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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Exhibition Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Attractions > Museums
Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
15 Victoria Grove, London, Kensington, London W8 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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15 Victoria Grove, London, Kensington, London W8 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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24-25 Cromwell Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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Moxon's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 Bute Street, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 Bute Street, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Dana Centre
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Pasha
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
1 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, , London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
Pasha Restaurant, in affluent Knightsbridge, offers authentic North African cuisine and warm hospitality, in luxurious surroundings. The food is inspired by North African style cooking, created ...More
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
1 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, , London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
15 Gloucester Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
Italian cuisine ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
15 Gloucester Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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L'Etranger
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
36 Gloucester Road, London, Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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36 Gloucester Road, London, Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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G-Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 10 minutes from Dana Centre
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
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63-81 Pelham Street, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 10 minutes from Dana Centre
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Kensington Roof Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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London Archers
London > Leisure > Activities
Perks Field, Kensington Palace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 15 minutes from Dana Centre
An excellent members archery club that shoots in the grounds of Kensington Palace in summer and in Pimlico in winter. Archery is a totally satisfying sport, ...More
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Perks Field, Kensington Palace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 15 minutes from Dana Centre
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The Enterprise
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35 Walton Street, South Kensington, , London, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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The Admiral Codrington
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17 Mossop Street, London, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Mossop Street, London, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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The Abingdon
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
54 Abingdon Road, Kensington, London, Kensington, London W8 | 17 minutes from Dana Centre
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Eighty Six
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, London, South Kensington, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Dana Centre
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, London, South Kensington, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Dana Centre
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
Babylon at the Roof Gardens
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant-come-nightclub at Kensington Roof Gardens is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 14 minutes from Dana Centre
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Natural History Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Dana Centre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Dana Centre
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Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Dana Centre
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