Formal education groups | Science Museum

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

There’s plenty to see and do for formal education groups at the Science Museum.

Explore free galleries, for the ultimate careers experience book a free Careers Uncovered session, see an exciting school show such as It Takes Guts, watch our new Ocean Odyssey film in thrilling 3D in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre, explore our gaming experience Power Up and plenty more.

Browse below to plan your group visit, then build your itinerary and book your visit using our group booking portal.

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Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery—Groups

Object gallery

Discover how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably to urgently decarbonise and limit climate change in our new, free 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+).

Careers Uncovered—Schools

School session

Dates vary

Meet STEM professionals at the museum and inspire your KS3 or KS4 learners with technical skills and careers

Ocean Odyssey 3D—groups

Educational IMAX film

Now showing

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).

Mission to Space–schools

School session

Dates vary

Journey through space and time in an out-of-this-world interactive show for KS2.

Power Up–groups

Interactive gallery

Open daily: 10.00-17.30

A hands-on gaming experience featuring games and consoles from the past 50 years. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).

Astronights—Groups

Event

Dates vary

Experience the museum after dark in the ultimate sleepover for groups. For ages 7-11 years (KS2).

SEN day

Learning activity

Various dates

SEN schools and groups are welcome to visit the museum at any time. Once a month we also host a Wonderlab day for SEN schools to get a quieter experience.

Antarctica 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

Available on selected dates

Meet the weird and wonderful creatures that thrive in Antarctica, revealing how what happens there affects every single one of us.
For KS2 upwards.

Feel the Force–schools

School session

Available on selected dates

A dynamic show all about forces and magnets. For KS2.

Destination Space–schools

School session

Available on selected dates

Find out about space travel and how astronauts live and work in space. For Reception and KS1.

It Takes Guts–schools

School session

Available on selected dates

A gross, squirm-inducing show about the workings of the human digestive system. For KS2.

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

Available on selected dates

Experience life on the International Space Station as you travel into orbit around our home planet.
For KS2 upwards.

Wonder Show–schools

School session

Daily

An assortment of incredible experiments and demonstrations showing the wonder of science. For KS2 upwards.

Rocket Show–schools

School session

Selected dates

Discover how rockets get into space and back in this dynamic show.
For KS2–3.

Flash Bang Wallop–schools

School session

Selected dates

An explosive show all about why things burn, the fire triangle and changing materials.
For KS2.

Browse activities, galleries and exhibitions for your group

Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery—Groups