See and do

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.

Take a tour of the Museum with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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.

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

Night Owls enables young adults and adults to explore the museum in a relaxed environment free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.

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.

Audio-described tours of our biggest galleries for visually impaired, partially sighted or blind visitors.

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

Experience the power of the RAF’s newest frontline Typhoon jet in this action-packed flight simulator.

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

From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this gallery showcases some out-of-this world objects.

Get the scoop on the most surprising science stories and the biggest breakthroughs.

More than 1000 timepieces tell the story of London’s clockmakers.