The Science Museum is closed 16–26 December 2020.

An exciting interactive space where children, parents and carers can discover science through play. Designed for 3–6 year olds but we welcome children of any age under this. Inquisitive children can ...

Calling all budding science fiction writers! To celebrate the opening of Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination, we’re joining forces with major publisher Hodder & Stoughton to launch a ...

Embark on our exciting free space trail, inspired by Disney & Pixar’s new film Elio—pick up from the entrance to Exploring Space.

From February 2025. Dates and times vary. Experience the lift-off, landing and return of the historic Apollo 11 mission on one of the biggest cinema screens in Europe.

What will Earth be like for future generations? On 28 January 2021, science broadcaster Dr Hannah Fry was joined by an international panel of experts—including famed conservationist Dr Jane Goodall— ...

Join one of our volunteer-led tours to discover incredible stories of women scientists. From well-known scientists to previously unrecognised female figures, discover how extraordinary women have ...

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