Discover the remarkable world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications in this must-see exhibition.

Join Olympian Jo Pavey MBE, top running coach Dr Martin Yelling and other experts for a panel discussion on what separates the best from the rest.

Let’s party—it’s the 150th birthday of the Periodic Table of the Elements!

Astronights is a special overnight event for 7–11-year-olds, featuring exciting workshops and shows, an IMAX film, and a sleepover at the Science Museum.

Explore the global challenge of antibiotic resistance, view real bacteria and see the innovative tech used to make superbugs a thing of the past.

Explore the extraordinary lives and deaths of Tsar Nicholas II and his family and uncover the science behind one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.

Come face-to-face with a full-size engineering model of BepiColombo, the European Space Agency’s first ever spacecraft to explore Mercury.

Take an immersive 360° virtual reality trip through space with astronaut Tim Peake as your guide.

Visit our bold and thought-provoking gallery to explore the role mathematics has played in building our world.

Explore space firsts and discover the Soviet perspective on the Space Race with this free tour.

Discover the lives and deaths of one of history’s most intriguing families.

Get the scoop on the most surprising science stories and the biggest breakthroughs.

Find out what amazing inventions came from marvellous mistakes in this family storytelling session.