London's galleries and museums are opening a wave of major exhibitions in May 2025. Highlights include a 30-year survey of South Korean artist Do Ho Suh at Tate Modern, featuring fabric corridors replicating his former homes; two blockbuster shows at the British Museum—Hiroshige's prints of a transforming Japan and an exploration of ancient Indian religious art; a tech-and-nature residency by physicist-artist Jasmine Pradissitto at the London Museum of Water & Steam; and an immersive tree visualization by Marshmallow Laser Feast at Kew Gardens. The Francis Crick Institute also hosts the final weeks of its free multisensory exhibition "Hello Brain!"
These exhibitions matter because they showcase the breadth of contemporary and historical art in London, from cutting-edge digital installations and cross-cultural surveys to scientific collaborations. They reflect ongoing trends in immersive, technology-driven experiences and the museum sector's push to engage diverse audiences with both traditional masterworks and innovative, interdisciplinary projects. The lineup also underscores London's continued status as a global hub for art tourism and cultural programming.