Science Museum

📆 Make your Bank holiday weekend one to remember ⚡ Explore everything from electricity to space and forces in Wonderlab and learn the science behind everyday life with explosive live shows 👾 Step into our gaming gallery, Power Up, and explore a lineup of old-generation consoles that shaped childhoods, sparked rivalries, and made gaming what it is today. 📽️ Experience one of London’s most immersive cinema experiences at our IMAX. Settle in for breathtaking journeys across the wild plains of Antarctica or step back to the wonder year of the T. rex. 🖖 Celebrate 60 years of #StarTrek with us – Follow the free Star Trek trail, discover props, costumes and more from the TV series and films, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Don't forget to browse the exclusive 60th anniversary retail range in our Star Trek shop. 🚀 The #Jellycat Space Crew range has landed at the Space Shop – don’t miss your chance to discover this incredible collection. Book your favourite experiences at the museum in advance to save up to £3 per booking – book now: bit.ly/421YVxh

May the 4th be with you… Or, live long and prosper... 👀✨ We’re not choosing sides – it's lightsabers and warp drives at the Science Museum. Discover the Science of Star Wars in our blog: bit.ly/4n01r0s Then, beam yourself over to our free Star Trek Warp Trail in the museum to spot iconic objects and discover the real science they inspired: bit.ly/4n34BRb #MayThe4th #StarWarsDay #StarTrek #ScienceMuseum #SciFi #LondonDaysOut

Next Lates now on sale! On Friday 5 June, join us at the Science Museum for a special Lates event in collaboration with @FestSerendipity that celebrates creativity, innovation and exchange. Book free tickets for this after-hours takeover of the museum marking the start of the Great Exhibition Road Festival. Plus, on the night in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre, you can discover नैनन की ठगी / Eyes Shall Deceive, a unique cinematic experience that blends storytelling, film and live music – tickets for the performance only £5 bit.ly/4ekQOmQ

Good luck to everyone running the #LondonMarathon today! Perhaps you’re wearing a smartwatch today to keep track of your stats. But wearable tech isn’t just a 21st century thing: this pedometer is the 18th-century gent’s smartwatch. It was designed to be hooked over a belt or waistband and would count the number of steps taken by its wearer to estimate distances walked.  These pedometers had a practical purpose: for example, a landowner could quickly determine the size of their estate by walking. But they were also fashionable accessories at a time when people were keen to try new entertaining devices. This one is on display in Science City 1550-1800: The Linbury Gallery at the Science Museum, where you can also see an advertisement by the maker, Spencer and Perkins. They provided very detailed instructions, suggesting people might have struggled to get accurate readings, fortunately an issue we don’t have today! 📷 Pedometer or waywiser with fob hook, made by Spencer & Perkins, 1775-1794; The Improved Pedometer or Waywiser London Marathon | Science Museum London

Happy #DuellingDinosaursDay! 🦖 🎉 #OnThisDay, a jaw-dropping fossil was discovered in Montana featuring a T. rex and Triceratops locked in a final face-off. This is considered the most complete and articulate fossil find ever. Want to see a T. rex up close? Experience T. rex 3D in stunning IMAX – book tickets here: bit.ly/4mQUMWj

Have you been looking to the skies at night this week, searching for the Lyrid meteor shower? 💫 There’s no need to stay up late to catch a glimpse of Space. Open daily, our Space gallery features iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects, including a three-billion-year-old piece of the moon and an extraordinary, grain-sized sample collected from the ancient asteroid Ryugu. Book your free tickets: bit.ly/3Okh7is

Our very own @RogerHighfield delivered the @royalsociety David Attenborough Prize Lecture yesterday, exploring, in 'The battle for reality', how our brains, built for survival not truth, are being exploited in an age of misinformation. Watch Roger's fascinating talk here: youtube.com/watch?v=e7FWMl…

Have you tried our free Star Trek Warp Trail yet? It would be highly illogical not to. Prepare to boldly go where no-one has gone before with our trail of incredible objects from the iconic sci fi franchise. Find them all in different galleries across the museum, ending with the ultimate starfleet selfie moment in the shop. Included with your free general admission ticket! Book now for dates until 16 July 2026 bit.ly/4cHRqAr

📣 We’ve got exciting news! A new interactive live show for young children and their families is coming to the Science Museum this May. In our brand-new Bubble Explorers show, you can explore the world of bubbles – from exciting experiments to practicing your scientific exploration skills, the show will be filled with wow moments from start to end. 🫧 Tickets go on sale in early May – sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to hear when tickets are available: bit.ly/41OfBbj #ThingsToDoInLondon #FamilyFun #ScienceMuseum

Three weeks ago, Artemis II became the first mission to take humans towards the Moon in over fifty years. In our latest blog post, Doug Millard reflects on why we're going back and what that means for the politics of outer space 🚀 Read more: bit.ly/4vL82zN

Did you know... Moorish idols usually mate for life and fiercely defend their partner. 🐠❤️ Find out this and more in Wild Asia: Life at Extremes 3D in stunning IMAX- book now: bit.ly/4ce3dr8

Happy #WorldArtDay! Did you know that our collections contain over 15,000 art objects? Discover some of the highlights, from a hand-embroidered hospital gown to an Antony Gormley sculpture, on your next museum visit with our unexpected art trail: bit.ly/3QbZx0z

#AnimalCrossing turns 25 today! 🎉 It all began in 1986 when a young designer left home to move to Kyoto and work for Nintendo. His feeling of loneliness sparked an idea: what if a game could help people feel connected, no matter the distance? That idea became Animal Crossing. 25 years later and many different versions of the game, one thing remained the same - a world built on friendship, kindness and community and a reminder that no matter how far apart we are, we’re never really alone. Best way to celebrate? Visit Power Up – book your tickets now: bit.ly/424ZW7s #AnimalCrossing #25thAnniversary #GamingExperience

This Easter holiday, step into Wonderlab and... 💥 Learn the science behind everyday life with explosive live shows and demonstrations led by our wonderful team of Explainers 👩‍🔬 Play with over 50 incredible hands-on exhibits and share unforgettable moments with your loved ones. 🧪Explore everything from electricity to space and forces – there's something to spark curiosity in everyone. Book tickets now and unleash your inner scientist: bit.ly/4mDeLId

Been following the historic Artemis II mission and want to learn more about lunar exploration? Check out our special Artemis II hub page to see what you can discover at the Science Museum about the past, present and future of moon missions - bit.ly/3NVOQyu

Today is #WorldHealthDay, celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals and the planet. To mark the occasion, explore our archive of fascinating medical stories – from the art of anatomy to the origins of scientific medicine: bit.ly/4c9H9wF

#OnThisDay 50 years ago, Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. They launched their first product, the Apple I computer, a few months later. You can see the Apple I on display in our Making the Modern World gallery: bit.ly/4s7ovvm

"Make your Easter holidays memorable 🐣 ⏰ From Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April, the museum will open an hour earlier from 09.00 and will be open until 18.00 (last entry at 17.15). 🔎 Embark on an Easter trail to eggsplore the museum and spot the rabbit, eggs and chocolate hiding in our free galleries. 🎬 Immerse yourself in the wild lands of Asia or explore the magic realm of the Arctic in our two new 3D documentaries Wild Asia: Life at Extreme (U) and Arctic: Our Frozen Planet (U) in our IMAX cinema. 💡This Easter, younger visitors (aged 7 and under) can invent their own stories inspired by the amazing objects in our Information Age gallery in our Once Upon a Story workshops. 🪐The new Jellycat Space Crew range has landed at the Space Shop – don’t miss your chance to discover this incredible collection. 🖖 Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek with us – from watching your favourite Star Trek movie on our big screen in IMAX to discovering iconic objects and outfits across the museum in a free Star Trek trail, boldly go where no one has gone before. 🎟️ Book your favourite experiences at the museum in advance to save up to £3 per booking – book now: bit.ly/4bPX3fw

Thanks to @JAXA's extraordinary Hayabusa2 mission, this week we unveiled a 4.6 billion-year-old asteroid sample in a new display in the Space gallery, sharing new insights into the search for life in the universe with our visitors. Find out more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Nxah8R

@AllanFeaney We're sorry you were delayed getting into Lates and understand it was frustrating having to queue. Lates was really popular and we welcomed thousands of visitors into the museum last night, so thanks for your patience and we hope you enjoyed visiting the museum.

@sciencemuseum Bit of a scam though wasnt it? I had a 19.00 entry ticket, and at 18.45 it was obvious that more people were already queuing than would ever get in. I am happy this was so popular but you need to look into capacity management #startrek #scam

🖖 Join us this evening as we launch our Star Trek 60th anniversary celebrations with a spectacular programme of activities at our special Star Trek Lates. There’ll be drinks, live comedy and a trail of iconic objects from the TV series and films. Don’t miss out! Get your free admission tickets now: bit.ly/3Pv73TT