See and do for schools

Ignite curiosity about science and maths through hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences. A must-do for KS2 and KS3.

Hands-on area encouraging early exploration of science.
For Nursery, Reception and Year 1.

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

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

Discover how we live and work in space, how we landed on the Moon and our mission to explore other planets.
For KS2 upwards.

See how everyday domestic appliances have changed over time - what they are made from, how they are powered, their form and design.
For KS2 upwards.

Discover remarkable objects - from the earliest steam train to medical breakthroughs - that have changed our lives.
For KS2 upwards.

See our incredible display of aircraft telling the story of powered flight.
For KS2 upwards.

Experience the thrill of flying in a Red Arrows jet.
For KS2 upwards (if taller than 107cm).

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