See and do

Right now, scientists are racing to develop different technologies to remove and store excess carbon dioxide – the most significant cause of climate change. 

Trace the history of flight through the unique aircraft on display in our awe-inspiring Flight gallery.

Step back through millennia in our free exhibition Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom and discover how this ancient civilization questioned, contemplated, and debated the natural world.

Internationally renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado presents Amazônia, a series of breath-taking photographs that celebrate the indigenous peoples and varied landscapes of the Brazilian rainforest. .

In a world first for human spaceflight, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced earlier this year that its first call for new astronauts in more than a decade will be open to candidates with a physical disability. 

Want to know more about carbon and the future of our planet? Join our Explainers to explore ways we can help reduce carbon dioxide in our air.

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

Join our panel of experts to learn of the leaps and bounds ancient Greek minds made in the field of astronomy and how the ancient Greeks determined the secrets of the universe to be discoverable through mathematics.

Our newest opening, Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries is a magnificent new home for the most significant medical collections in the world.

Look closer and investigate the world of trees with our Explainer team in this interactive storytelling session.

Experience the thrill of flying with the RAF Red Arrows in this sensational simulator.

Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society.

Discover how London grew from a bustling capital city to a global hub for trade, commerce, and scientific inquiry.