Half term London events and activities promise to keep the kids busy in May, with a range of activities, exhibitions and workshops taking place during the week. See below for the View London pick of activities to keep boredom at bay during the half term holidays.

Half Term at the Science Museum
Kids of all ages (and adults) will be in science heaven at the Science Museum, where alongside all the permanent displays is a chance to get hands on with exciting workshops and the Science of Survival exhibition.Natural History Museum
Take the kids to the Natural History Museum for a range of activities for plenty of half term fun. In addition to all the fantastic permanent exhibitions there's Jurassic Ark, Dippy Floor Puzzle and many a workshop, guaranteed to keep the nippers happy. For full listings information please click below.Amazing Butterflies at Natural History Museum
Kids can get a dose of something truly amazing at Natural History Museum this half term. Explore the exotic butterfly house and take a trail through the undergrowth to see how caterpillars grow into butterflies.Golfing fun for kids
Beckenham and Richmond Golf Course are both hosting free golf days for kids over the May half term giving children the chance to learn more about the sport and perhaps win a year's worth of golfing lessons.Tate Modern
Who said modern art isn’t fun? Kids can get arty with inspiration from the Dadaists at the Tate Modern Long Weekend.All about the weather
The Museum of London has gone mad for the weather with its Weather Permitting exhibition, and during half term there are loads of fun activities for kids to take part in.Experience the Great Fire of London
Take the little ones back in time to 1666 at the Museum of London. Learn about how this monumental disaster affected London and how it created the city we live in today. See the fire through the eyes of those who survived it, along with archeological finds and 17th century fire fighting equipment.Museum in Docklands
Loads of fun half term London events will be taking place at the Museum in Docklands. Explore the Jack the Ripper and the East End exhibition to find out more about London's most notorious murderer.Zippos Circus
Zippos Circus is back for half term with all the fun of the circus. Check out acrobats, clowns and all sorts of performances perfect for the whole family - with everything you'd expect from one of the UK's best circuses.Horniman Museum
A cracking place to take the little 'uns this half term, Horniman Museum has loads of exciting exhibits and displays. Half term also has special kids events featuring Chinese music and tour around the museum with Mr Horniman himself.London Wetland Centre
Throughout half term, London Wetland Centre is hosting Wildlife Garden themed events. Kids can go pond dipping and learn all about the mini beats that live at the Wetland Centre.National Portrait Gallery
Kids can now enjoy all the fun of the National Portrait Gallery with inspirational activities and workshops. They can make their own portraits or create their very own journals, all for free.ArtsDepot Theatre
Little kids will be delighted with the tale of Little Hippo showing at ArtsDepot this half term.V&A Museum of Childhood
Take a look back at the history of Olympic Games poster over half term with the Museum of Childhood's exhibition and some great events and activties.May half term runs from 24th May to 1st June 2008.