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 ...

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 ...

The museum is open daily, 10.00–18.00 (last entry 17.15). During school holidays the museum is open Monday–Sunday, 10.00–18.00 (last entry 17.15). Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum ...

From the first crackly telephone call to the ‘smart’ devices so many of us carry everywhere, one-to-one voice communication fundamentally changed the way we interact.

HOW DO I BECOME A SCIENCE MUSEUM VOLUNTEER? Our Volunteering programme is open to anyone aged 18 and over—all you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in. A science or museum background ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents. Recommended for KS2 upwards (ages 7+). Featuring American ...

Through fun hands-on experiences, unique objects, and stunning imagery, this exhibition allowed visitors to discover the incredible story of our closest star—the Sun. Set at the centre of our solar ...

Step into an interactive world of careers and take a peek behind the scenes in this hands-on gallery. Try hands on exhibits that bring to life a wide variety of workplaces, from a blockbuster film set ...

We hold human remains in the Science Museum Group Collection and display a small number in some of our galleries. These remains support research into and the public understanding of cultural and ...

This exhibition closed in January 2017. For details of our current exhibitions, visit our See and Do page. From the Stone Age to the Space Age, Cosmos and Culture revealed how people around the world ...

Our popular sell-out adults-only Power Up evening sessions return in 2026 with more dates. Play your way through 160 consoles, hundreds of iconic games and 50 years of gaming history. Whether you and ...