Home

Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London SW7 2DD

View on Google Maps

Discover award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement

Find out more

Open daily, 10.00–18.00

Find out more

Entry to the museum is free. Pre-booking required

Donations welcome

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

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Interactive gallery

10.00–17.40

Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world.

Book now

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

Enjoy heart-pounding audio, awe-inspiring images and immersive 3D shots on a screen the size of four double-decker buses.

Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope

Exhibition

25 May 2022 – January 2023

Explore the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care with a major free exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope.

Book now

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Interactive gallery

Opening Thursday 3 November 2022

Step into the fascinating world of Technicians and take a peek behind the scenes in our brand new interactive gallery.

Visitors arriving at the Science Museum on the first day of reopening previews following five months of closure

FAQs about your visit to the museum

Take a look at our FAQS for answers to any questions you may have about visiting the museum.

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.

Lates

Event

Wednesday 26 October 2022

Embark on an adventure through the cosmos with mind-expanding talks, illuminating tours and much more at our adults-only, after-hours night.

Book now

A tribute to James Lovelock

James Lovelock, photographed in the exhibition about his work, at the Science Museum in London.

Remembering James Lovelock

Blog post

We pay tribute to scientist and inventor James Lovelock, who died on 26 July, aged 103.

Something in the air: James Lovelock and atmospheric pollution

Finding ways to detect and monitor polluting chemicals is key to tackling the global problem of atmospheric pollution.

Diagram of atmospheric haze at Bowerchalke, Wiltshire, by James Lovelock

From the Collection

Discover more about Lovelock and his work through items held in our collection,

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination

The museum online shop

Shop the new exhibition now! Including Star Wars, Star Trek, Godzilla, Marvel and much more.

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination

Museum Overview

About Us

Exhibition Road South Kensington London SW7 2DD

Our Location

Discover award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement

Our Exhibitions

Open daily, 10.00–18.00

Opening Times

Entry to the museum is free. Pre-booking required

See and do

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

See and do (con)

FAQs about your visit to the museum

Wonderlab+

Lates

A tribute to James Lovelock

Remembering James Lovelock

Something in the air: James Lovelock and atmospheric pollution

From the Collection

Shop online

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination

Part of the Science Museum Group

Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London SW7 2DD