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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
A new special display, Stephen Hawking at Work, will give an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist. Come and marvel at the extraordinary contents of Hawking’s ...
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 ...
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?
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 ...
From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.
We are reimagining the ground floor of the Science Museum through the creation of three impressive new galleries. Over the past decade we have opened eleven free galleries for visitors to the Science ...