See and do

Join us for a fascinating panel discussion that will ask the question: Are we already part human, part machine?

Experience the thrill of flying with the RAF Red Arrows in this sensational simulator.

Astronights is a special overnight event for 7–11-year-olds, featuring exciting workshops and shows, an IMAX film, and a sleepover at the Science Museum.

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.

Have you ever wanted to fly your own jet? Take the controls on Fly 360°, our hands-on flight simulator.

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.

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.