Have you ever wondered what must happen for an aircraft to take off? What the jobs are that make air travel possible? Well this half term you can meet the people that put planes in the air! You’ll ...

We are extremely grateful to our volunteers whose time and effort bring so much to the Science Museum and its visitors. Whatever your background or experience, our Volunteer Programme is open to all.

After almost 40 years of showcasing real rockets and spacecraft, don't miss your last chance to see this out-of-this-world gallery! From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this unforgettable ...

Explore our collection beyond the museum floor and find out the fascinating histories behind even the smallest objects. Objects and Stories aims to give you better access to this world-class Museum ...

Please go to our visit page to see all planned closures for Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries. Featuring three thousand objects and covering an area equivalent to 1,500 hospital beds, Medicine: The ...

Discover how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably to limit climate change in our new, free gallery. Looking at the past, present and future of energy systems, Energy Revolution: The ...

Pattern Pod is an amazing multi-sensory area for children under nine years old—and their parents and carers—where they can learn through play to develop their science skills. Like scientists, children ...

Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society. The Making the Modern World gallery presents some of the Museum’s most remarkable ...

Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum. Early Birds visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower ...

Bookings are open for group visits up to 22 July 2025. Formal education groups, home educators, youth and adult groups, as well as community organisations and tour operators can check availability, ...

The Science Museum was proud to host a vaccination centre during 2021 and 2022, helping the NHS deliver many thousands of vaccinations to members of the public. The vaccination centre has now closed.

If there is no ticket or seat availability for your preferred date or time, please contact the call centre on 033 0058 0058. Narrated by Jennifer Lawrence, A Beautiful Planet 3D provides a unique ...