See and do

Discover how the world can undergo the fastest energy transition in history to curb climate change.

Now open

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.

Free

Science Afternoon Tea

Activity

Thurs-Sun excl. school holidays, pre-booking required

Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist.

T. rex 3D (PG)

Now screening

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

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

Now showing

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

A space rocket about to lift off from the launchpad

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition 2D (U)

From February 2025. Dates and times vary.

Experience the lift-off, landing and return of the historic Apollo 11 mission on one of the biggest cinema screens in Europe.

LGBTQ+ Highlights tour

Join one of our volunteer guides to explore the Science Museum Group Collection through the lens of gender and sexual identity.

Engineers

Explore our fascinating new gallery celebrating engineers and their extraordinary stories.

Now open

Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition tour

Explore Versailles: Science and Splendour with one of our volunteer guides and learn how science was used as a tool of power in the royal court at Versailles.

Flight

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

Antarctica 3D (U)

Now showing

Antarctica is a land of mystery and yet what happens there affects every single one of us. Duration 60 minutes

Visitors admiring Marc Quinn's 'Self-Consious Gene' in Medicine The Wellcome Galleries

Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries Tour

Explore the most significant medical collection in the world with one of our knowledgeable volunteer tour guides.

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery

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

Clockmakers' museum gallery at the Science Museum

The Clockmakers' Museum gallery tour

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer tour guides to explore the world’s oldest collection of clocks and watches.

Colour poster issued by the USSR to celebrate the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova

Women in Science Tour

Join one of our volunteer-led tours to discover the incredible stories of women scientists.

Still from IMAX presentation 'A Beautiful Planet'

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)

Now showing

Narrated by Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, A Beautiful Planet 3D provides a unique vantage point to witness humanity’s impact on the world. Duration 60 minutes.