See and do

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

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

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

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.

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

Take a free tour of Making the Modern World and get acquainted with some of the most significant items from our collection—inventions that have shaped society.

A captivating, interactive multi-sensory area for children to identify the many types of pattern around us.

An exciting, interactive space for little ones to discover science through play.

A landmark new gallery will examine how the world can undergo the fastest energy transition in history to curb climate change. 

Narrated by Daisy Ridley, Asteroid Hunters 3D ventures into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world.