See and do

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.

Join us to find out what carbon is, why it’s causing our planet some problems and what we can do to solve them.

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

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

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.

Join our experts as they explore how long-hidden ancient Greek worlds can be reimagined and brought to life using techniques such as state of the art 3D scanning, laser technology and much more, followed by a Q&A session.

Explore six zones filled with objects, interactive and digital experiences that celebrate over 200 years of communication and information technology.

Have you ever wanted to fly your own jet? Take the controls on Fly 360°, our hands-on flight simulator.

To bring the Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom event series to a spectacular close, we present an evening of live performance of long-lost sounds from the ancient Greek world.

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

Opening in May 2022 at the Science Museum, explore the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care with a major free exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope.

Join our curators and other experts as they share stories of the people, places, objects and ideas that reveal how science shaped London, and London shaped science. 

Be inspired by engineering and test your problem-solving skills in this interactive gallery for teenagers.

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