What was on

The inaugural Science Photographer of the Year exhibition showcased extraordinary, breathtaking images of science in action.

This exhibition told the story of humanity’s ever-changing relationship with our nearest star—The Sun.

Explore the global challenge of antibiotic resistance, view real bacteria and see the innovative tech used to make superbugs a thing of the past.

This exhibition explored the lives and deaths of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, uncovering the science behind one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.

This exhibition explored the fascinating history of medicine through Henry Wellcome’s collection of medical objects.

This exciting hands-on gallery looked at how energy powers our everyday lives.

Learn about the huge medical and human impact of wounding during and beyond the First World War.

This special festival celebrated the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel Frankenstein.

Illuminating India was a season of events and exhibitions celebrating India’s contribution to science, technology and mathematics throughout the world.

Professor Brian Cox was joined by Eric Schmidt, former Executive Chairman of Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc., for a discussion on Artificial Intelligence.

Robots took visitors on an incredible journey spanning five centuries, illustrated with robotic artefacts from around the globe.

The Agriculture gallery offered a fascinating insight into the history and future of farming.

Measuring Time explored the history of timekeeping, presenting a collection of more than 500 timepieces.

From the Stone Age to the Space Age, this exhibition revealed how people around the world have studied the night sky.

This exhibition uncovered the dramatic story of how Russia turned the dream of space travel into a reality.

This exhibition delved into the archives of James Lovelock, one of Britain’s most important living scientists and inventors.