Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery is closed for annual maintenance from 14 to 16 January 2020.

Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world.

Come and think like a scientist at Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery.

Revealing the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, this unmissable experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways.

What to see in Wonderlab

With over 50 mind-blowing exhibits, shows and demonstrations to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other.

Spread across seven different zones, there's loads of opportunity to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Take part in live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy of stars.

A man and a girl blow into an interactive exhibit at the Science Museum's Wonderlab gallery — Flowing Mist in the Matter zone

Children at the Chemistry Bar in Wonderlab at the Science Museum — Chemistry Bar in the Matter zone

Three children go down the slides at the Wonderlab gallery in the Science Museum — Friction Slides in the Forces zone

A young girl experiments with colour and light at the Science Museum's Wonderlab gallery — Colour Room in the Light zone

A hand touches the Lightning Strike experiment in Wonderlab — Lightning Strike in the Electricity zone

The Orrery in Wonderlab at the Science Museum — Orbits in the Space zone

3D shape maker in the Maths zone in Wonderlab at the Science Museum — Shape Maker in the Maths zone

Science shows

You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations and shows, led by our talented team of Explainers.

A selection of the following shows will be performed daily—please be aware you are not guaranteed to see the show of your choice. Shows last approximately 20 minutes.

Ticket information

Please be aware that Wonderlab is very popular with school groups Monday–Friday during term time. We recommend visiting after 13.30 to make the most of your time in the gallery.

We have a limited number of tickets available to pre-book during the school holidays. Additional tickets are released on site each day.

For more information see ticketing terms and conditions.

Day passes

This ticket gives you day-long access to Wonderlab, so you can pop out to relax in one of our family-friendly cafés or visit other galleries before returning to continue the fun.

Annual passes

For less than the price of two visits, give yourself—and your family—a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences.

Restrictions

Other Wonderlab offers:

Download Science guides

Resources

Whether you want to be prepared before your visit to Wonderlab or are inspired to learn more after, download our handy guides on the science behind the exhibits.

School visits to Wonderlab

What's on

A must for Key Stage 2 and 3 students, Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery ignites curiosity in science and maths through more than 50 cutting edge exhibits and immersive experiences.

Birthday parties in Wonderlab

Where better to host your child's birthday party than in Wonderlab. We look after everything for you—even the cake. All you have to do is send the invites.

Wonderlab Annual Pass Gift Voucher

Give the gift of Wonderlab and treat them to a year’s worth of mind-blowing science.

Food and drink at the museum

Shake bar

After you've quenched your thirst for wonderment in the gallery, quench your thirst for a deliciously refreshing drink in Wonderlab's exclusive Shake Bar.

Shop online

Wonderlab shop

Take the phenomena encountered in our gallery home with you from a selection of gadgets and gifts to spark every imagination.

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Matter

Space

Light

Forces

Title sponsor

Major sponsor

Supporter

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

What to see in Wonderlab

Science shows