See and do for schools

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

Think like an engineer and try your hand at the skills they use every day.
For KS3 and KS4,

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.

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

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

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

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