The weather affects all of us every day. From simple decisions about what to wear to planning for and coping with meteorological disasters, weather has an impact on all of our lives.
Using the Museum's world-class collection of meteorological instruments, the Weather gallery explores the science of weather and tells the fascinating story of how scientists from the 1700s to the present day have measured and recorded rainfall, air pressure, temperature, wind speed, humidity and sunshine hours. You can find out how rain clouds form and where to find the coldest place on Earth.
You can also discover how forecasting has changed through history, from early rule-of-thumb approaches to the present-day computerised models which combine and analyse data collected from weather stations all over the world.
And, of course, you’ll also find information on the truly important issues relating to science and the atmosphere, such as the ever present and growing threat of global climate change.