Through immersive theatre, experimental storytelling and hands-on activities visitors can examine the ethical and scientific questions surrounding the artificial creation of life. Families can step in ...

Narrated by Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, A Beautiful Planet 3D provides a unique vantage point to witness humanity’s impact on the world.

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 ...

Visitors can ignite their curiosity about the cosmos with our free Summer Space Trail, in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s new film Elio, to celebrate its release in cinemas 20 June.

Join us for a night of spooky science at a very special Lates. Watch the galleries come alive after hours at our annual Halloween party that you’d be a ghoul to miss. Not only will you get a chance to ...

Lates is one of the museum's biggest events, with each one themed around a science-related subject. It's free and attracts around 3,000 visitors over the course of each night. The majority of visitors ...

Until the early 20th century, a computer was a person who performed calculations by hand. But key innovations in technology saw machines take on this role—what were they, and who was behind them? In ...

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 ...

Playing with science: A brief history of the chemistry set How have scientists and educators prepared children to be scientists over the centuries? Five objects in our collection hold some revealing ...

Looking for that perfect present for a loved one? What could be better than an unforgettable live experience where your family and friends can create lifelong memories?

This exhibition presented a unique collection of elegant scientific instruments and intricate models that belonged to King George III. In the 1700s it was fashionable for wealthy people to have ...