Special Exhibitions
Our latest in-depth exhibition asks which technologies might be best at tackling climate change. Discover how to make sense of all the solutions being offered, cut through the debates and explore one controversial suggestion – biofuels – in more detail.
Explore how astronomy has changed the way we see our universe - and ourselves - through this object-rich exhibition.
An exciting new exhibition exploring the role played by technology in creating post-war Britain.
Discover the real impact of flying on the environment, check out cutting-edge technologies aiming to make air travel greener, and find out why your actions matter.
ERNIE was the first machine to generate random numbers for the Premium Bonds. Find out how he captured the public’s imagination and provides a link to Colossus, the first digital electronic computer.
Explore the wonders of Formula 1™ technology
Remember Tomorrow’s World? Well, science film and TV goes back much further, to 1903. This show traces the major science documentary genres and opens up an archive of the most dramatic examples.
See a deconstructed Spitfire, stripped down to its original structure. Explore the personal stories of the men and women who built, maintained and flew this famous aircraft.
This December, 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to agree a global action plan for tackling climate change. Explore the evidence that human activity is behind climate change and decide whether you support a strong, fair deal at Copenhagen.
A quiet reflective enclosed space to rest and think, which celebrates the power and humour of a young child’s science questions, but avoids the limits and irritations of answering!
The Science of Survival: Your Planet Needs You! Explore how our lifestyles will change over the next few decades as we come to grips with a changing climate and resources.
In our new exhibition, A World of Cracking Ideas, wacky inventors Wallace and Gromit guide you through a world of life-changing inventions.