To celebrate our Space gallery now being open at the Science Museum, we’ve delved into our space collection to find extraordinary objects. Watch our new video to discover how this Beach ball found on Stephen Hawking’s desk can help us understand the nature of the cosmos: https://bit.ly/4nfYTKZ

The team have done a fantastic job with our new Space Gallery, the objects look gorgeous - these photos almost don't do them justice! - and some great stories woven throughout. We are now the only museum in the world where you can see an Apollo command module alongside a Soyuz module.🚀

Our wonderful free new Space gallery has opened and we’re celebrating with a weekend full of space themed activities. Come and join us 10am-6pm today and tomorrow www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/destination-...

Delighted to finally reveal the new SPACE gallery at London's @sciencemuseum.org.uk! It was a pleasure to help - providing what may well be the largest photo of the🌖on🌎! The gallery is stunning, and it's so special to see the Apollo 10 Command Module alongside Soyuz.

Did you catch our free new Space gallery on BBC Breakfast this morning? We celebrate the first space age and the future of space exploration through incredible objects. Don't miss the two remarkable human-flown spacecraft now on display side-by-side for the first time: bit.ly/4mIEaP7

Our new out-of-this-world gallery, Space, is now open! Celebrating the first space age and the future of space exploration through incredible objects, be one of the first to experience this new gallery. Entry included with your free museum admission ticket – book now: https://bit.ly/4mIEaP7

Did you know...? This powered wheelchair was made in 1986 by Dan Everard. It was developed for his daughter, Ruth, so she could explore independently and was donated to the museum by none other than Ruth herself! Book your free tickets to see it in our Medicine Gallery: https://bit.ly/4gcIy76

Did you know that Coffee played an important role in the growth of science? ☕ Watch our new video which explores early coffee houses and the impact that coffee culture has had on scientific thought since its earliest introduction to the UK. Subscribe and watch full video: https://bit.ly/45REe8x

🏆 We’re delighted to announce that our Wonderlab+ learning platform has been shortlisted for Best Educational STEM Resource in the Teach Primary awards! 🧪 Wonderlab+ is a digital extension of our Wonderlab gallery, packed with experiences that help children explore science using everyday materials.

In case you missed it, tickets are now on sale for a season of stunning IMAX 70mm films at the Science Museum this autumn. From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Dark Knight trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Interstellar, experience these legendary films on one of the biggest screens in the UK.

Who are the most influencial characters in the gaming industry? 🕹️ From Mario to Pikachu to Lara Croft, it's now time to find out everything about them in our gaming gallery Power Up. Learn more: bit.ly/4fXymiA

Congratulations to our Science Director, Roger Highfield, who has received the 2025 Royal Society David Attenborough Award for his ‘vast contribution to public engagement, reaching audiences of millions as a journalist, broadcaster, author, and through museum-led initiatives’. https://bit.ly/45zXBEm

Stunning, moving photographic essay on the changing climate of Africa from @sciencemuseum.org.uk with Mirella Ricciardi and @rogerhighfield.bsky.social

Explore our new online exhibition, Vanishing Africa, which features Kenyan-born photographer Mirella Ricciardi's stunning 1960s images of East Africa’s Indigenous peoples and landscapes alongside reflections from climate scientists, Indigenous people and conservationists. Learn more: bit.ly/4lWCZLz

We’re now on sale with our wider autumn programme to elevate your evening plans 🍂

We were sad to learn of the death of astronaut Jim Lovell, who led the Apollo 13 crew to safety. In 2013 we welcomed Jim to the museum to hear more about his remarkable achievements blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/apollo-13s-j...

Make your weekend memorable with one of our breathtaking documentaries. 🎬 From exploring the wild land of Antarctica to the wonder years of T. rex, feel every rumble and get immersed on the big screen. Book in advance for cheaper rates- book now: bit.ly/4mxIFvU

Embark on a gaming memory lane journey and see where it takes you... 🕹️ From Making the Modern World to Power Up, our galleries hold some interesting gaming surprises for you. Are you ready? Discover more: bit.ly/46xNdxL

We were sad to hear of the death of Tom Lehrer, the talented mathematician, singer-songwriter and wit. He is remembered by many for creating The Elements in 1959, singing the names of 102 known elements in the periodic table to the tune of Gilbert and Sullivan's A Modern Major General.

New on the blog - Future of Food @sciencemuseum.org.uk - chicken nugget home grown, lab made or full of cornflower? The choice is yours at the latest free exhibition in South Kensington which I thoroughly enjoyed. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/f...

If you’ve seen #28YearsLater, you probably remember the striking tower of skulls that serves as a memento mori, a reminder of mortality and the inevitability of death. Watch our video to take a macabre tour through some fascinating real memento mori from our collection: youtu.be/GbvGTZzzVH4?...

Our new free interactive exhibition, Future of Food, is now open! Exploring how food must change in the future to protect our planet and featuring objects ranging from cricket burgers to bird-flu resistant chicken, be the first to visit this family-friendly summer treat. Open until 4 January 2026.

The school holidays start this week and so does Summer of Space, our free programme of out-of-this-world family activities! Can you complete our special trail, help the future of space travel at our explosive Space Show and much more? Science Museum Mission Control is counting on you!

Massive congratulations to Troy Elsworth, the winner of our national competition to design the patch for UK-based space company Magdrive’s recent mission! Revealed at the UK Space Conference yesterday, you can see Troy’s design when it's displayed in the new Space gallery from 20 September.

Today it was announced that eight healthy ‘three-parent babies’ have been born in the UK. Our Who Am I? gallery features equipment used in this groundbreaking technique, where DNA of three people is combined to prevent incurable conditions. Visit to discover more about this revolutionary treatment.

Only one week until our new free interactive exhibition Future of Food opens 🍔 This exhibition features objects that explore the innovative possibilities in future food production, from an ancient 1500 BCE loaf of bread to a chicken genetically engineered to be bird flu resistant.

Don't miss out on our spectacular summer space trail in collaboration with Disney and Pixar's brand-new movie #Elio, in cinemas now. Check out this special message from one of the film’s voice cast, the brilliant Aston Merrygold, with all the info! Find out more: bit.ly/4ltMQcc

We’re delighted to announce the winner of our Exploring Space trail competition in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film #Elio, in cinemas now. Congratulations to @mrandmrsmidgley and Adeline Midgley who win a glamping adventure under the stars!

Three kids discovering one of the largest complete T-Rex fossils in North America? It’s more likely than you think… ⛏️ Find out more in our latest IMAX documentary T-Rex 3D, an epic big-screen adventure delving into the world of history’s most famous dinosaur 🦖 🎟️ Book your tickets: bit.ly/45KMNns

The BBC and Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking's daughter, discussed the launch of a new Longitude prize in our Medicine galleries, where the latest winner of the Longitude Prize on antimicrobial resistance is also on display 👾 You can rewatch the segment on BBC Breakfast here (19:57): bbc.in/45GmJJY

Announced today, the new Longitude Prize on ALS aims to do what medicine has long struggled with: harness AI and global collaboration to unlock life-saving treatments for one of the most devastating diseases. Discover how this £7.5 million challenge could crack motor neurone disease: bit.ly/4khEm6I

What does the future of food look like? And how must food change to protect the planet? Our new free exhibition exploring these vital questions and more opens 1 month today! Check out our new trailer for a taste (pun intended) of what to expect. Book your free tickets: bit.ly/4nzpELd

To celebrate Women in Engineering Day, we take a closer look at some female engineers featured in our Engineers gallery, who dedicate their lives to making impactful changes in the world of engineering. Book your free tickets now: bit.ly/4ek0VGm #INWED25

Looking to beat the heat? 🍦Enjoy milkshakes and ice cream from our much-loved Shake Bar on level 3 🆒 Cool off in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre with a spectacular 3D documentary 🩺 Spot fascinating objects in our temperature-controlled Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries Book your tickets: bit.ly/466IOBv

👾 Brand-new games have just landed in Power Up! Designed by 12 to 18 years old, the latest addition to our hands-on gaming experience are the winning games from the @Baftagames Young Game Designers, announced last night.

Make the most of your May half-term ✨ We have plenty of fantastic interactive and hands-on experiences for a great day out with your family and friends. Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3He3tcw

Less than 5 days to go! Take part in our intergalactic Exploring Space Trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar’s new film Elio. Don't forget to collect your free badge from the Energy Hall ticket desk by showing your completed trail before submission. Book your free tickets: bit.ly/4mIbveb

Did you know that the colourful ghosts of Pac-Man all had a different personality? Known by Western audiences as Blinky or Pinky, their original Japanese names reflected their behaviours in the game. Celebrating his 45th birthday today, read more about the famous little yellow circle on our blog.

🚀 Seen in the latest episode of #TheLastOfUs: an Apollo 15 command module in an abandoned museum. Visit the Science Museum to stand face-to-face with Apollo 10 command module which went around the moon in 1969 for the dress rehearsal of the moon landing. Book your free tickets: bit.ly/4mqnsF8

Is there life on Mars? 👽 Back in the early 2000s, the UK set up a mission to find out more about the red planet. Watch as Beagle 2 Mission chief Jim Clemmet and our Curator Abbie MacKinnon unpack a box of bits from the mission lander to see what they find. Watch the full video: bit.ly/3FgaBoc 👀

🌞 After soaking up the sun, keep the fun going in Power Up, our hands-on gaming experience, this weekend! The perfect post-park hangout, located only 10 mins away from Hyde Park. 🎮 Book your tickets now and let’s play! bit.ly/43lbm7C

With fewer than three weeks left until Exploring Space closes, here are three facts about the Beagle 2 Lander, one of the gallery's most iconic objects... Check out our 🧵 👇

🍦 Looking for an after-school treat during the sunshine? Cool down with an ice cream at Shake Bar on Level 3. Have a wander through our free Flight gallery and see real aircraft or glide down the slides in Wonderlab when the gallery is quieter. Book your free admission ticket: bit.ly/4mgHKAE

With May half-term approaching, it’s time to plan! Make the most of it by choosing your adventure... 🧪 Become a scientist for a day in Wonderlab 🎥 Explore new worlds in our IMAX cinema 🕹️ Battle your friends and family in Power Up Don’t miss your chance for an incredible day out: bit.ly/3GOmUZj

⏲️ The countdown is on! Join our Curator Doug Millard and visitors as they share their thoughts about Exploring Space in the gallery’s final weeks. Closing 2 June, don’t miss out on your last chance to make out-of-this-world memories in the gallery. Book your free museum tickets: bit.ly/4mcsvcc

🚀 Don’t miss your last chance to enter our competition to design a mission patch for a real-life space mission. Join a drop-in session in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery between 11.00 - 13.00 this Sunday 4 May or by entering online. The competition is open until 6 May: bit.ly/42WkCyx

💫 Engage curious minds of all ages this bank holiday weekend with our range of out-of-this-world experiences. Immerse yourself in our IMAX cinema, get hands-on in Wonderlab or head to Power Up and play your way through 50 years of gaming history. Book for the ultimate day out: bit.ly/42XCBVg

We are excited to announce that our 3,500-year-old loaf of bread will be included in the upcoming exhibition by the @sciencemuseum.org.uk, Future of Food! The exhibition explores how science is creating more sustainable ways of growing, making, cooking and eating food.

😎 Ready for a summer filled with captivating experiences? Book now for tickets up to 3 Nov for our brand new free exhibition, Future of Food, opening 24 Jul. This multi-sensory exhibition explores how food must change to protect our planet with over 100 thought-provoking objects. bit.ly/42UsrES

Booking is now open for the first of Great Exhibition Road Festival's free events! Visit the what's on pages on the website for the full programme and look out for our drop in events, It Takes Guts on the Family Stage and Future Foods on Exhibition Road. Find out more: bit.ly/4lNDV65