Home educators

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+).

Two friends preparing for a sleepover at the Science Museum

Astronights—Groups

Event

Dates vary

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

Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery—Groups

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

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+).

Visitors try out the lighting technician interactive in Shuri's Lab at Technicians The David Sainsbury Gallery

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery–groups

Thursday 12 December 2024 – Monday 21 April 2025

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

Illustration of a hot air balloon above the Palace of Versailles

Versailles: Science and Splendour—Groups

Exhibition

The Palace of Versailles is famous around the world for its opulent architecture and rich history. During the 17th and 18th centuries it was also home to some of the most significant scientific innovations of its time.

Wonderlab–Groups

Ignite curiosity about science and maths through hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences.
For KS2 and KS3.

Antarctica 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

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

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

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

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

Under the Sea 3D (U)

IMAX screening

Now showing

Dive into this magical adventure and be transported below the ocean surface, into the unknown. Duration 60 minutes.

Book now

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

Selected dates

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

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

Selected dates

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

Water rocket demo in the Feel the Force show.

Feel the Force–schools

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

School children in Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Mission to Space–schools

Dates vary

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

Destination Space–schools

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

Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery–groups

Discover how London grew from a bustling capital city to a global hub for trade, commerce, and scientific inquiry.
For KS4 upwards (ages 14+).

Children in Pattern Pod at the Science Museum

Pattern Pod–groups

This multi-sensory gallery encourages excitement and curiosity about patterns in the world around us. For Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 4-7).

The Garden–groups

Thursday 1 February – Sunday 2 June 2024

Hands-on area encouraging early exploration of science. For Nursery, Reception and Year 1 (ages 3-6).

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

Exhibition

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

Students explore the Energy Hall gallery at the Science Museum

Making the Modern World–groups

Discover remarkable objects - from the earliest steam train to medical breakthroughs - that have changed our lives.
For KS1 upwards.

A group of students in the Flight gallery at the Science Museum, London

Flight–groups

See our incredible display of aircraft telling the story of powered flight.
For KS1 upwards.

Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries–groups

Spanning more than 500 years of history, these galleries provide a rich context for our experience of medicine and health today.
For KS2 upwards.

It Takes Guts–schools

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

Engineers–Groups

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

Two students look at objects in the Information Age gallery

Information Age–groups

Discover how our lives have been transformed by information and communication technologies over the last 200 years.
For KS3 upwards.

View of Mathematics: The Winton Gallery at the Science Museum, London

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery–groups

Discover the story of how mathematics has shaped our world.
For KS3 upwards.

Visitor-engaging-with-light-box-exhibit-within-Wonderlab-promo

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.

The big red engine in the Science Museum in London

Energy Hall–groups

Trace the story of steam power and the lives of its inventors and users.
For KS3 upwards.

Who Am I?–groups

Explore the science of who we are through intriguing objects, artworks and interactive exhibits.
For KS3 upwards.

School children in Exploring Space gallery

Exploring Space–groups