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.

Explore incredible objects, including some never seen by the public before, from Professor Stephen Hawking’s office in this new, free display.  

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.

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

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

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

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

Hold history in your hands with objects from the Science Museum’s collection.

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.

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

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

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