Group visits | Science Museum

Bookings are open for group visits up to 27 March 2026.

Formal education groups, home educators, youth and adult groups, as well as community organisations and tour operators can check availability, plan, and book visits online using our group booking portal.

See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in our new Space gallery, opening on 20 September 2025. Explore a world of STEM careers in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery and enjoy the ultimate gaming experience in Power Up. Plus, experience the museum after dark at our Astronights sleepovers.

Scroll down to find out what's on for your group, browse FAQs and resources to support your visit. Go to Before You Book to find everything you need to plan a fantastic group trip to the museum.

What to see and do on your visit

Formal education groups

Our offer for schools, nurseries, colleges, universities and other formal education providers.

Other groups

Our offer for Girlguiding, Scouts, language schools, holiday schemes, playgroups community groups and other informal learning providers.

Home educators

Our offer for home schooling families and home education networks.

Planning your visit

Before you book

Groups FAQs

Preparing for your visit

Introducing Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery–groups

Interactive gallery

Step into the fascinating world of STEM careers for a peek behind the scenes in our free interactive gallery. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).

Technicians: Stories from behind the scenes

Read online

Discover stories from technicians working behind the scenes to save lives, make energy greener, create everyday items for the home, provide entertainment and more.

Resources

Resources for the classroom

Browse our learning resources website for curriculum-based resources to use in the classroom or learning at home.

Objects and stories

Explore our collection beyond the museum floor with fascinating histories behind even the smallest objects.

Games and apps

Complete brain-teasing puzzles or learn about science with our range of science games and apps.

Wonderlab+

Discover the wonder of science… wherever you are! Explore hours of hands-on activities, quizzes, games, videos and more on our new family-friendly website – all for free.

CPD training and projects

Science Museum Group Academy

We offer research-informed science engagement training and resources for teachers, museum and STEM professionals.

Learning Advisers

Science Museum Learning Advisers help us to test our new ideas and activities and give advice about how to improve them.

Supported by

The Gabay Family