Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security Category: Special exhibition 10 July 2019 – 23 February 2020 Discover the remarkable world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications in this must-see exhibition. Book now
Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery Category: Interactive gallery Open daily Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world. Book now
The Art of Innovation: From Enlightenment to Dark Matter Category: Special exhibition 25 September 2019 – 26 January 2020 Discover how the relationship between science and art over the past 250 years has helped to interpret, study and explore the world around us. Book now
Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery Category: Object gallery Open daily Discover how London grew from a bustling capital city to a global hub for trade, commerce, and scientific inquiry.
Surprises in the collection Category: Blog post Hear more from the volunteers in the inventory team who are busy cataloguing the collection—and discovering some curious objects.
Meaningful matter Artists and scientists use the same visual tools, such as drawing and photography, to understand the unseen or previously incomprehensible. However, their interpretations have not always agreed.
Glassware: The protagonist of the laboratory From simple test tubes to elaborate apparatus, laboratory glassware is one of the most iconic symbols of chemistry.