Stephen Hawking was one of the most influential scientists of our generation, and the most famous. In his work he explored the origins and fate of the universe and revealed new insights about black ...

Celebrating more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies. Re-live remarkable moments in history, told through the eyes of those who invented, operated or were ...

Experience the lift-off, landing and return of the historic Apollo 11 mission on one of the biggest cinema screens in Europe. Apollo 11: First Steps Edition offers a thrilling cinematic experience in ...

From February 2025. Dates and times vary. Experience the lift-off, landing and return of the historic Apollo 11 mission on one of the biggest cinema screens in Europe.

Explore our collection beyond the museum floor and find out the fascinating histories behind even the smallest objects. Objects and Stories aims to give you better access to this world-class Museum ...

Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist. Brand new to the Science Museum, take your seat for an out-of-this-world afternoon tea like no other. Discover culinary creativity combined ...

This festive season, what could be a more perfect present than an unforgettable live experience where your family and friends can create lifelong memories? Be it a museum sleepover at Astronights or ...

Immerse yourself in our hands-on gaming experience, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, ...

Even when the museum is closed, our collection—and the inspirational stories it contains—remains open to you online. Take a look at the Museum as captured by Google Streetview in 2016, including a ...

The Secret Life of the Home gallery closed on Sunday 2 June. Find out more as we say goodbye to this much-loved gallery in our new blog. From pop-up toasters to horse-drawn vacuum cleaners, this ...

We’d love to hear from you if you have an item that you think might be perfect for our collection, but please don’t bring it to the museum or send it by post without arranging with us first. So that ...