Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Explore our collection beyond the museum floor and find out the fascinating histories behind even the smallest objects. Objects and Stories aims to give you better access to this world-class Museum ...

Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society.

The museum will be closed on 24–26 December. Happy Holidays!

Antarctica is a land of mystery and yet what happens there affects every single one of us. Duration 60 minutes ...

Immerse yourself in our hands-on gaming experience, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years.

This Halloween, prepare to embrace your worst fears as we investigate spooky science and terrifying tech. We'll delve into the science of phobias, explain how to survive a zombie outbreak, shine a ...

3, 2, 1—blast off! Join us on a journey through space in a fast-paced show that celebrates the return to Earth of British astronaut Tim Peake. Help us explode some rocket-fuelled bubbles, melt some ...

Between 1550 and 1800, science changed profoundly. Our understanding of the world around us was transformed by scientific discoveries. From the observation of previously unidentified planets to the ...

We’d love to hear from you if you have an item that you think might be perfect for our collection, but please don’t bring it to the museum or send it by post without arranging with us first. So that ...

Bookings are open for visits up to 16 February 2025. There’s plenty to see and do for formal education groups at the Science Museum.