Group Visits to the Science Museum

Home to one of the world’s most magnificent collections from the realms of science, industry, technology and medicine, the Science Museum is a great place to get breathtakingly close to iconic objects. With over 15,000 original objects on display, 800 interactive experiences and an IMAX 3D Cinema, the Science Museum has something for every group.

We do ask that even if you do not intend to book tickets for any of our paid-for exhibitions or for the IMAX 3D Cinema, you still let us know you are intending to visit. We can then advise you of any gallery closures or other important information that will help you to get the most out of your group’s visit.

Download the Groups Brochure or call 0870 870 4771 to book your group visit.

Special opportunities for your group

Tours
We can offer your group an exclusive tour of some of the most famous items in our collections. All we ask is that your group donates to the Science Museum an amount you feel is appropriate on the day. Maximum 25 places available.

As well as these exclusive tours we have daily tours of our Making the Modern World and Challenge of Materials galleries available for you to enjoy for free. Please ask for more details on these tours when you call the Museum to inform us of your visit.

Catering
Book a special group meal within one of our cafés or pre-order a picnic to be delivered to you within the Museum during your visit. Check out the menus and prices.  

Discounted rates for groups
The Science Museum are delighted to offer you discounted rates on our IMAX 3D Cinema , our motion effects theatre Force Field and some of our special paid for exhibitions. Discounts range from 20-25% for groups of 10 or more.

As part of the Museum’s Centenary year we have opened two new galleries for your group to enjoy.

Cosmos & Culture  traces 400 years of telescope technologies, explores our changing perceptions of our place in the cosmos, and examines the role astronomy has played in our everyday lives.

Measuring Time  displays one of the finest collections of clocks and watches in Britain.

Coming soon at the Science Museum

Who am I?
For ten years Who am I? has been one of the most popular galleries in the Science Museum, covering brain science and genetics as well as including commissions by renowned artists. This gallery is being redeveloped and refurbished for the Science Museum’s Centenary to include the latest scientific developments, new interactives and an exclusive new artwork. Opening June 2010

Special exhibitions
The Science Museum has a dynamic temporary exhibitions programme complementing the permanent galleries for your group to enjoy during your visit.

Science Museum Lates
The Science Museum is now open until 22.00 on the last Wednesday of every month, just for adults. Enjoy a drink while exploring the Museum’s galleries, listen to live music and DJs, take part in events such as robot racing and get hands-on with the interactive exhibits, with no kids to queue behind.

Every part of the Museum is accessible by ramp or lift, with the exception of raised walkways in the Flight and Ships galleries and the simulators.