Discover how London grew from a lively capital city to a global hub for trade, commerce, and scientific enquiry between 1550 and 1800. In 1550, London was a hustling, bustling, rapidly expanding ...

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

Feel every rumble. See every detail. Experience the big screen. Experience one of London’s most immersive cinema experiences at our IMAX. With one of the biggest screens in the UK and one of only two ...

Even when the museum is closed, our collection—and the inspirational stories it contains—remains open to you online. Take a look at the Museum as captured by Google Streetview in 2016, including a ...

Trace the remarkable story of steam and how it shaped the world we live in today. Steam has been the driving force behind British industry for 300 years. Without it, the Industrial Revolution could ...

Experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this winter. New dates now added! As one of the few cinemas still boasting an original IMAX 70mm film projector, and one ...

Log into our group booking portal to view and manage your booking. If you need to make changes to your booking, please contact us as soon as possible. Our group ...

Looking for fun things to do in London with young children? Join the Science Museum Explainers for Bubble Explorers, an engaging and lively interactive live show designed especially for young children ...

The Science Afternoon Tea is not available over school holidays but is bookable from Thursdays-Sundays 4 June – 16 July 2026. Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist. Brand new to ...

Today it is easy to take for granted that experiments can be conducted to improve our understanding and knowledge of the natural world around us, but in the first half of the seventeenth century this ...

The countdown is on to a world (and galactic) premiere exhibition at the Science Museum. Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos has now opened at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum and will land at the ...

Get a taste of the future at a free February Lates exploring all things food – and where it’s going. In this after-hours museum lates, you’ll get a chance to explore all our free galleries at night.