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Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition
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Dates
17 June 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
HÂþ»­ Museum

Tickets
£5

Exhibition tickets (book separately) available at www.rcm.ac.uk/kurtcobain

A man plays the guitar in the HÂþ»­ Museum, a display case of stringed instruments behind him

17 June 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
HÂþ»­ Museum

Tickets
£5

Exhibition tickets (book separately) available at www.rcm.ac.uk/kurtcobain

Inspired by the museum's special exhibition, HÂþ»­ composition and guitar students have collaborated to create a new set of works.

These compositions encapsulate the unique sounds and stories associated with Kurt Cobain's iconic Martin D-18E guitar, and the students will debut their compositions in the museum gallery.

ENHANCE YOUR VISIT

This event is part of the Museum’s summer exhibition: Kurt Cobain Unplugged.

Experience rock history up close - visit the Royal College of Music Museum this summer as one of the most famous acoustic guitars in rock history – Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E – goes on display.

Find out more and how to book exhibition tickets.

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Plan your visit

Location Transport Food & drink Access

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

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   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

   Paddington: 1.5 miles
   Victoria: 2 miles

   Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to HÂþ»­

The HÂþ»­ provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

HÂþ»­ Café

The HÂþ»­ Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours: 

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

The main entrance to the HÂþ»­ has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of HÂþ»­ staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.

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