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Choose your adventure this summer and discover a universe of unforgettable experiences.

Book your free entry ticket for a fun filled family day out. You could walk under real-life space rockets , try one of our family-friendly trails, or pop along to a volunteer-led tour.

Got time for something else? Catch an unforgettable 3D documentary in our IMAX cinema, dive into a live science show in Wonderlab or head to Power Up and play your way through 50 years of gaming history.

Tickets are currently available to book up until Monday 3 November 2025. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest on when new dates will be going live.

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What's on this summer

T. rex 3D (PG)

For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have sparked our curiosity and wonder.

Free Exploring Space Trail

16 May-2 June 2025

From 16 May, embark on our exciting free space trail, inspired by Disney & Pixar’s new film Elio.

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Interactive gallery

Open daily, 10.00–18.00

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

Exploring Space

Open daily until 2 June 2025, 10.00–18.00

From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this gallery showcases some out-of-this world objects.

Power Up

Interactive gallery

Open daily, 10.00 – 17.30

Immerse yourself in our hands-on gaming experience, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years.

Family trails

Go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum.