Formal education groups

Bookings are open for visits up to 24 July 2024.

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

Get hands on in our interactive Turn It Up: The power of music exhibition, take part in a fun school session, watch a thrilling 3D IMAX film, 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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Golden Crane clock from The Palace Museum

Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City—Groups

Exhibition

Thursday 1 February – Sunday 2 June 2024

Discover the outward beauty and inner workings of these centuries-old timepieces, and their historic role in early cultural exchanges between East and West.

Visitors try out the lighting technician interactive in Shuri's Lab at 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 KS3 upwards (age 11+).

Technician demonstrating his work to two schoolgirls at the museum

Meet an employee–schools

School session

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time

Hands-on workshop in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery, to experience what it's like to work in a STEM career. For KS3 and KS4 (age 11-16).

School children in Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Mission to Space–schools

School session

Dates vary

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

A young woman playing a game at Power Up at the Science Museum. A young man looks over her shoulder.

Power Up–groups

Interactive gallery

Open daily: 10.00-17.30

A hands-on gaming experience. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).

Two friends preparing for a sleepover at the Science Museum

Astronights—Groups

Event

Once a month, Friday or Saturday

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

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.

Water rocket demo in the Feel the Force show.

Feel the Force–schools

School session

Available on selected dates

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

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.

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.

View of the Earth from A Beautiful Planet 3D IMAX film

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.

Young girl having fun with interactives in Turn It Up.

Turn It Up: The power of music—Groups 

Exhibition

Until 6 May 2024 

Explore how music shapes our lives in this landmark interactive exhibition. For 5-11 years (KS1, KS2).

An Asian Science Museum Explainer leans over a tray of white foam, while an audience of school pupils look on delighted

Wonder Show–schools

School session

Daily

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

Person wearing Science Museum tshirt and microphone sprays water at a plastic screen, while audience of school pupils look surprised

Rocket Show–schools

School session

Selected dates

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

A white woman with blonde hair and surprised expression holds out a gloved hand, as a male Science Museum Explainer sets fire to the glove.

Flash Bang Wallop–schools

School session

Selected dates

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

Engineers–Groups

Object gallery

Celebrate engineers, how they shape the world we live in and their fascinating stories.
For KS3 upwards (ages 11+).

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Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City—Groups