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.

Allergen information

Please note that allergens such as eggs are used in some of our experiments at the Chemistry Bar.

Please ask an Explainer in Wonderlab for advice if you have any allergy concerns.

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